2 lakh e-rickshaws run illegally in Delhi: Why govt has capped their numbers | 5 points
The Delhi government has proposed a cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws under the draft EV Policy 2.0 due to concerns over illegal operations and traffic congestion. Currently, around 4 lakh e-rickshaws are estimated to be operating in the city, with nearly 2 lakh of them unregistered. The cap aims to regulate the rapidly expanding sector and address safety and congestion issues.
- ▪Approximately 2 lakh e-rickshaws are operating illegally in Delhi.
- ▪The Delhi government has proposed capping e-rickshaws at 2.5 lakh to manage traffic congestion.
- ▪Many unauthorized e-rickshaws do not comply with safety standards and operate without valid documents.
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2 lakh e-rickshaws run illegally in Delhi: Why govt has capped their numbers | 5 pointsHowever, only 2,05,665 are officially registered, suggesting that more than 2 lakh vehicles are plying illegally on city roads.Updated on: May 29, 2026 7:57 PM ISTEdited by Priyanjali NarayanShare viaCopy link The Delhi government has proposed a cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws under the draft Delhi EV Policy 2.0, citing concerns over traffic congestion, road safety hazards and the unchecked growth of electric three-wheelers in the national capital.Delhi government has proposed capping e-rickshaws at 2.5 lakh under draft EV Policy 2.0. (Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)According to official estimates, around 4 lakh e-rickshaws are currently operating in Delhi.
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