PMC to provide ₹25,000 subsidy for e-rickshaws

The goal of this drive is to promote environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation methods, thereby promoting environmental conservation and reducing pollution in the city

Pune

E-rickshaws, according to PMC officials, are an ideal mode of transportation because they have a low environmental impact. (HT PHOTO)

As part of the central and state government policy to promote eco-friendly e-rickshaws, the Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) will provide a grant subsidy of ₹25,000 to e-rickshaw buyers. PMC previously offered a ₹12,000 subsidy to CNG auto rickshaw owners, which was later discontinued in 2018 after all autos were converted to CNG and a notification to that effect was issued by the state government.

The PMC recently announced a new subsidy scheme in which individuals will receive ₹25,000 for purchasing e-rickshaws for commercial purposes. The goal of this drive is to promote environmentally friendly and cost-effective transportation methods, thereby promoting environmental conservation and reducing pollution in the city.

E-rickshaws, according to PMC officials, are an ideal mode of transportation because they have a low environmental impact and help to reduce air and noise pollution in the city. Individuals who purchase e-rickshaws and register them with the PMC will have the subsidy amount credited directly to the bank accounts of all the beneficiaries. The budget for this programme is ₹2 crore.

The PMC has also announced plans to install e-rickshaw charging stations at various locations throughout the city, including bus stops, railway stations, and commercial areas. They hope to achieve this by making charging infrastructure for e-rickshaws more accessible.

According to PMC Commissioner Vikram Kumar, the programme is aimed at making the city environment pollution-free and will be extended to all new buyers of e-rickshaws. The PMC also intends to build a cutting-edge charging station for e-vehicles.