End of Free Ride? Maharashtra Mandates Permits for E-Rickshaws and E-Bikes to Fix ‘Transport Chaos’
1 min readMumbaiMar 13, 2026 09:55 PM IST E rickshaws and e bikes used for passenger transport in Maharashtra will now have to register with the Motor Vehicles Department and obtain permits, Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik said on Friday. Earlier, electric rickshaws did not require separate permits; however, with their rising numbers across the state,...
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