Every
day we listen, see and discuss about problem of transportation in our day to
day life. We shows our concern through Facebook, twitter, whatsup etc. Many
types of buses, auto-rickshaws, are available for commuting from one place to
other. Technology is providing a big help to provides us new cost effective,
cheap and comfortable alternatives in this direction.
Electric vehicle is a
step in this direction which not only reduces pollution but provides a cost
effective way of transportation. The e-rickshaw is a cost effective way of
transportation. The e-rickshaw or commonly known as battery rickshaw is playing
a important role in it. The r rickshaw cost is approximately Rs.1,00,000/-(Rupees
One Lac Only) depending upon its features, size, etc. Recently
Government of India only kept 12% GST on electric vehicles in comparison to
other fuel operated vehicles. It is a
cheap way of transportation for common peoples and comfortable in comparison to
old paddle operated rickshaw for drivers as it does not require human energy to
run it. Also it provides a way of living for illiterate peoples. E-rickshaw is safer
in comparison to other automobiles as their speed is less and light in weight than
others. Their maintenance is very little as very few mechanical parts are there
in it and it runs on batteries instead of fuel. I would like to mention here
that battery rickshaw cannot be used for long distance travel as it needs to be
charged at prescribed limits. Also the speed of these rickshaws is only 30-40
KMPH. Despite its plus and minus these are becoming popular in many cities of
the country.
