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e-rickshaw service started in Srinagar

Srinagar: Eco-friendly electronic auto-rickshaw service was started in Srinagar city on Monday.

The chargeable battery-driven auto-rickshaw service will ply from Gawkadal to Bohrikadal area of downtown Srinagar.

One of the e-rickshaw auto drivers Bilal Ahmed told news agency Kashmir News Trust that the service will be operational on the routes – connecting Habba-kadal with civil lines area and Habba-Kadal to old city with Rs 10 lowest fare per passenger.

β€œWe are going to charge Rs 10 from Gawkadal to Habakadal and Fethekadal and Rs 15 to Bohrikadal,” he said adding that from today (Monday) three e-rickshaw autos will ply and in coming days the there will be an increase in the number.

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The e-rickshaw, apart from being eco-friendly, also runs on chargeable Lithium batteries during sub-zero temperatures.

Considering the rising level of pollution in the atmosphere and the absence of public transport in Srinagar areas, the E-rickshaws are believed to be an atmosphere-friendly alternative omitting less smoke and have also been set up to ensure seamless service throughout the day in the Srinagar areas accordingly.

β€œDue to lack of public transport facilities this e-rickshaws will ease the sufferings of the passengers. It is really a good move and we appreciate it,” one of the locals said. (KNT)

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