Drivers staged a protest in Gorakhpur against the ban imposed on e-rickshaw operations. The drivers submitted a memorandum to the Superintendent of Police, demanding permission to operate e-rickshaws up to Dharamshala intersection. They said the restriction on the specified route is affecting their livelihood. Many drivers support their families by driving e-rickshaws. In such a situation, limiting the route is affecting their income.
Demand to operate up to Dharamshala intersection
The protesting drivers demanded that they be allowed to take passengers up to Dharamshala intersection and return from there. They said passengers also need e-rickshaws on this route. Because of the ban, people are facing difficulties in commuting, while drivers are confronting an economic crisis.
Administration strict over traffic management
In view of the rising number of e-rickshaws in Gorakhpur and the problem of traffic jams, the traffic department is working to determine routes and zones. About 18,000 e-rickshaws are registered in the city. The administration’s focus is on keeping traffic smooth and controlling operations on restricted routes.
Through the memorandum, the drivers have appealed to the administration to consider their demands and provide relief.
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