New E-rickshaw regulations begin tomorrow:Wrong-side entry, high speed causing accidents; 10 incidents in a week, 2 with fractured shoulders

E-rickshaws have now become a serious problem for the city already struggling with traffic jams during peak hours and a poorly managed traffic system. Reckless entry from the wrong side and high speed of e-rickshaws are leading to frequent accidents across the city. There is no route left in the city where traffic is not disrupted or accidents are not happening due to e-rickshaws. Despite all efforts by the police administration, the arbitrary behavior and negligence of e-rickshaw drivers is not stopping. There is hardly any route left where traffic is not being disrupted or accidents are not occurring due to e-rickshaws. Despite repeated efforts by the police and administration, the arbitrary behaviour and negligence of e-rickshaw drivers continue unchecked. More than 10 accidents have occurred in the past week alone due to e-rickshaws. Two people have suffered shoulder fractures. What is surprising is that more than eight meetings have been held in the past year to regulate e-rickshaw operations. Several major decisions were taken and efforts were made to implement them, but none could be enforced. However, the police-administration claims that a new plan for e-rickshaws will be implemented from March 26. Under this, e-rickshaws will be divided into four zones. Strict action will be taken against those violating rules or driving under the influence. Minors and intoxicated persons will not be able to drive vehicles A new system has been developed for e-rickshaws. Around 10,500 e-rickshaws in the city have been divided into four zones across eight police stations each. Their registration process has already begun. It has also been decided that minors and those under the influence will not be allowed to drive e-rickshaws. If found violating the rules, their vehicles will be seized and legal action will be taken.
– Rajesh Dandotiya, Additional DCP Crime Branch Case-1: E-rickshaw collision causes broken shoulder Satish Jindal, who was travelling on a two-wheeler between Silawatpura and Gangwal Bus Stand, was suddenly hit by an e-rickshaw coming from the wrong side. He fell on the spot and was later taken to hospital by bystanders. He suffered a shoulder fracture and required a rod insertion. He has now been advised one-and-a-half months of bed rest. Case-2: Youth hit while dropping off brother A youth living near Barfani Dham was returning after dropping his younger brother when a speeding e-rickshaw hit him, knocking him down. The driver fled the spot. The youth suffered a shoulder fracture and had to undergo surgery. Locals said the e-rickshaw was being driven at high speed. Case-3: Bike hit from behind Three days ago at Kalaninagar Square, a 64-year-old man travelling on a two-wheeler was hit from behind by an e-rickshaw. He fell on the spot and sustained injuries to his leg and waist, leaving him unable to move properly.