Why e-rickshaw drivers in Kozhikode are facing attacks
The Hindu
Unions of fuel-based autorickshaw drivers claim that permit concession allowed for electric autos is hitting their daily income
With opposition from traditional auto drivers and the lack of field support from the authorities, owners of electric auto-rickshaws are going through a struggling phase in the city. Though there are nearly 160 new e-rickshaws, drivers who own petrol and diesel variants are yet to entertain their hassle-free operation near taxi stands, bus stands and other boarding points. The fear of losing jobs is also prompting many fuel-based autorickshaw drivers to unleash attacks on e-rickshaw drivers and isolate them. As e-vehicles are allowed to conduct service anywhere in the city without special permits, the traditional drivers’ unions claim that this hits their daily income.The Shakti Scheme in Karnataka has completed its first year, yet the smart cards intended for the beneficiaries remain undistributed. According to Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy, while the smart cards have been prepared, their issuance has been stalled due to the absence of electronic ticketing machines (ETMs) in all buses, making them impractical.
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