The Delhi government has proposed a cap of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws in the city, citing concerns over traffic congestion, road safety hazards, and the unchecked growth of electric three-wheelers.
According to official estimates, around 4 lakh e-rickshaws are currently operating in Delhi, but only 2,05,665 are officially registered, suggesting that nearly 2 lakh vehicles are plying illegally on city roads.
The draft policy states that no registrations beyond the proposed limit of 2.5 lakh e-rickshaws will be permitted unless the government revises the cap in the future.
Officials said the move is aimed at bringing greater regulation to a sector that has expanded rapidly over the years.
The government is also looking to regulate the rapidly expanding sector of non-motorised vehicles, which officials described as a growing mobility challenge in the city.
