Crackdown on Illegal E-Rickshaw Charging Stations in Delhi
Authorities are poised to act against illegal e-rickshaw charging stations in Delhi following a fatal fire incident. Such facilities are linked to safety risks and economic losses, with power theft being a significant issue as many unregistered e-rickshaws operate across the city.
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Authorities have announced a crackdown on illegal e-rickshaw charging stations in Delhi, which pose significant safety risks and are linked to economic losses estimated at Rs 120 crore annually. This follows a tragic incident where two teenagers died in a fire at such a facility in Shahdara.
The incident, which also left four others injured, highlights the dangers associated with these unauthorized charging stations, as voiced by a senior police officer. The officer emphasized the need for immediate action, urging officials to gather data on these illegal operations and develop a strategy to eliminate them.
The city's power discoms are actively working to tackle the issue, which includes rampant power theft by e-rickshaw operators. With over 60% of e-rickshaws involved in power theft, the discoms and the Power Department have been striving to curb these practices and ensure the safety of public spaces.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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