Delhi's cab and bike aggregator policy to reward EVs over CNG vehicles: Report
The forthcoming policy is built on the «polluter pays» principle, as revealed by an official to TOI. Under this principle, the licensing fee for electric taxis may be set at zero, while CNG taxis may incur a licensing fee of Rs 650.
This policy is expected to pave the way for electric bike taxis while simultaneously imposing stricter safety regulations on cab services.
Sources within the transport department suggest that the government will establish time-bound targets for expanding electric vehicle fleets.
The policy, as per TOI, mandates that all bike taxi and two-wheeler rental services within the city must exclusively employ electric vehicles. The final shape of the policy has been influenced by public feedback, according to officials.
The «Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme, 2023,» as reported by the paper, applies to any individual or entity that operates, onboards, or manages a fleet of vehicles through digital or electronic means.
As part of the safety measures, aggregators will be required to install panic buttons and integrate them with the emergency helpline number 112, which is managed by the Delhi Police.
The policy also aims to ensure prompt resolution of consumer grievances by service providers, vehicle fitness checks, pollution control, and permit validation.
The policy envisions remedial training for drivers with poor performance records.
To accelerate the transition to electric vehicles, the policy outlines a phased approach. In the initial six months of the policy's implementation, 5% of new cars must be electric.
Four years after the policy's notification, all new commercial two-wheelers and three-wheelers must be electric. Finally, after five years from the notification, all new commercial
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