DNA Straight Talk | Registrations to begin after training: Shailendra Kumar Aggarwal

Rajasthan has banned fresh registrations of e-rickshaws.It has come as a big jolt as e-vehicles are considered non polluting and cost-effective mode of transportation for public. Abhishek Tiwari caught up with Shailendra Kumar Aggarwal, Additional Chief Secretary & Commissioner Transport Department about this decision.    

Why have you banned registration of e-rickshaws?

We have banned it because manufacturers are not imparting driving training to people who are buying e-rickshaws. It is mandatory as per the law.

Till when this ban will continue? Is there possibility that the process re starts soon?

As soon as they start imparting training to drivers, we will resume the registration process.

Don't you think it’s an extreme step? E-rickshaws are non polluting vehicles - a great boon especially for the narrow lanes of walled city. You could have given prior notice before banning it completely.

Are the accidents which are happening because of e-rickshaw on daily basis city don’t bother you? We have taken this step to avert such accidents.

Is it mandatory to have a license to drive e-rickshaws?

Yes, they need to have a driving  licence. They cannot get licence till they undertake this training.

Do you feel there is a possibility that many of them may not be having the licence ?

Yes, there is possibility.