With the Delhi government's proposed aggregator policy, over 50,000 bike taxi drivers are out of a job, leaving the capital city of India in a precarious scenario.
Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has approved an aggregator policy that includes enhanced security measures for passengers, such as a 24x7 control room to monitor drivers and panic buttons integrated with enforcement agencies. The policy also requires all aggregators, old and new, to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by April 1, 2030. Additionally, the policy allows for the legal status of bike taxis in Delhi, with guidelines and licensing requirements. The scheme covers operators with 25 or more motor vehicles and imposes penalties for non-compliance. It also includes provisions for accessible cars for persons with disabilities and a feature for sharing live ride information.
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot also accepted that termination of fellows and consultants had impacted the projects even as he insisted that the work will not stop.