Auto rickshaws

Maharashtra to mandate permits for e rickshaws, e bikes used for passenger transport

March 13, 2026 8:14 pm

Authorities said bringing electric passenger vehicles under the permit system will help maintain proper records and ensure compliance with transport regulations.

9,000 km in 9 months: UK YouTuber couple opens up about their journey in autorickshaw, positive vibes of Indian community

March 16, 2024 12:32 pm

Liam and Janine Day criss-crossed India – from Chennai to Amritsar in a vintage rickshaw; as the journey came to a close, they donated their trusty rickshaw to an animal sanctuary in India.

Move Follows A Gangrape Incident: To curb crimes, autos in Hapur get new identification numbers

April 12, 2021 4:04 am

Autos have to stick banners on the rear and front that bear the letter H followed by a four-digit number. An auto can be traced and identified in an event of a crime, said police.

Delhi: Hike in auto-rickshaw fares comes into force today

June 18, 2019 8:05 am

It comes just a few months before the Delhi Assembly election. The move will impact owners and drivers of over 90,000 auto-rickshaws plying in the city, who had played a crucial role in the rise of the AAP.

Chandigarh: 775 autos plying in city have no permit, driving licence, reveals data

May 22, 2018 9:57 am

A total of 1,090 autos have been challaned in this five-month period of which 454 were running illegally as they did not have any permit to drive in Chandigarh.

Chandigarh: Auto-rickshaws flout norms, ferry up to 10 school kids each

August 05, 2015 9:54 am

Officials of the State Transport Authority (STA) claim that 20 to 25 auto-rickshaw drivers are challaned daily. On Tuesday, 40 auto-rickshaw drivers were challaned.

More buses, norms for autos and e-rickshaws under review

February 20, 2015 2:03 am

The AAP is looking at ways to streamline the public transport system in the national capital over the next few months.

Bangalore gets humble auto-rickshaws on call as startups join mobile app race

January 19, 2015 1:37 am

Alongside their cab offerings, both Ola and TaxiForSure are now offering auto-rickshaws on call.

Political ads not allowed on autos, govt tells HC

August 02, 2014 1:23 am

NCR permits for auto-rickshaws likely to be issued by July-end

June 19, 2014 2:59 am

According to the specified eligibility criteria, the applicant should possess a valid TSR driving licence and a Public Service Badge issued by the Transport department.