Mumbai: The Maharashtra government has released a notification specifying strict guidelines for eligibility, safety and furs for the launch of electric-bike taxis (Aggregator) for cites with at least one lakh population, which is expected to Benefit Single Passengers Traveling Up to 15 km and Cover Mumbai Besides Senture ORBAN CENTRES in the state.
Notable, on April 1, The State Cabinet Clerated The Launch of E-Bike Taxis. The state transport officer will issue a Single Permit for the Enter State. According to Transport Minister PRATAP SARNAIK, The Initiative is Expected to Create more than 10,000 jobs in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) and Another 10,000 in the rest of the state.
According to the notification, the bike-taxi coverage license will be given for five years. All Two-WHEELER TAXIS should be painted in purple with a mention of bike-taxi, the name and contact number of the bike-taxi service provider. The Vehicles Should Comply With Emission Standards. Two-wheelers belonging to the aggregators operating under two-wheler taxis will have to be 100 per cent electric.
The two-wheeler drivers should have permission to drive as per the provisions of section 3 of the motor vehicles act, 1988. Vehicles Rules, 1989.
The drivers should be betteren 20 to 50 years old. There will be an egght-his limit for riding a bike. The service providers will provide a free ride to all bike riders.
Training will be provided to the two-wheeler drivers, and their background will be checked. Also, the two-wavers will be required to drive a motorbike. It will be Necessary to Comply with the Speed Limits Specified in the Vehicle rules.
The notification mandated that, after some time, the percentage of women drivers should be increased gradually to 50 per cent. The Responsibility will remain with the owners. Infrastructure for Setting Up a Two-WHEELER TAXI Cover by the owners includes dedicated two-wowelers, taxi stands, pick-up and drop-off points, and success stations. They will have to ensure that sufficient vehicles are available to the commuters.
As far as safety norms are concerned, the two-wowler drivers will only carry one passenger. Children under 12 years of age will not be allowed to ride. Given the safety of women passengers, all bike taxis should have a partition between the driver and a female passenger.
During the monsoon season, a guardrail will be erected to ensure the safety of drivers and passengers. GPS Tracking, Emergency Contact Facility, Speed Verification and Helmets for two-wheeler drivers and passengers will be Mandatary.
It will be the Responsibility of the service provider to provide insurance coverage for both accident and death for two-way drivers and passengers.
The rate of two-wowler taxis will be regulated by the concerned regional transport authority. The Two-WHEELER taxi services will be operated through a specific app/website.
A statement from the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) after the cabinet meeting help on April 1 Said the State Government is implemening is implemening various initiatives to provide innovative trainPortation services to City. As part of this Efort, the cabinet approved the policy for e-bike taxis, which will now be allowed to operate in cites with a population of at least one lakh. These vehicles must have a valid fitness certificate, a legal permit, and insurance coverage under the motor vehicles act. The Fares for e-bike taxis will be determined by the Respective Regional Transport Authority (RTA).
According to the CMO, this Initiative will offer Citizens a Cost-Effective Last-Mile Connectivity Solution, Help Reduce Pollution, Traffic Convention, and Save Travel Time. Female passengers will have the option to choose drivers of their gender for added safety and convenience.