E-Carts and E-Rickshaws freed from permit requirements

New Delhi, Aug 31 (KNN) The e-rickshaws and e-carts that are used for carrying goods or passengers with personal luggage will be freed from permit requirements.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a Gazette Notification today that serves to free e rickshaws and e carts from permit requirements.

According to the notification, the provisions of the sub-section (1) of section 66 of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 will not apply to e-carts and e-rickshaws (as defined in section 2A of the said Act,) that are used for carrying goods or passengers with personal luggage.

This means that vehicles that are registered as e carts or e – rickshaws will not require any permits.

However, the State Governments can impose restrictions under appropriate traffic laws on plying of these vehicles in specific areas or specific roads, said an official statement. (With PIB Inputs)