Delhi’s new motor vehicle scheme for aggregators gives nod for e-bike taxis

He said that for the first time the government is allowing bike taxis to run in the city. However, the bike taxis will have to be electric and no CNG, petrol or diesel will be allowed to ply, Gahlot mentioned.

The scheme also sets the stage for licensing of aggregators providing passenger transport services and delivery services.

“There has been a long need for licensing and regulating the aggregators in the state for smoother operations for Delhiites. It is the first time in India that aggregator guidelines have also defined phase-wise electrification targets for the operators,” the minister told reporters.

“Overall, this scheme is a step towards enhancing public safety and convenience of the Delhiites and features guidelines on vehicle cleanliness, driver behaviour and timely resolution of customer complaints,” Minster Gahlot said.

The Delhi government has set a timeline for the aggregators as well as the delivery service providers to ensure a phased conversion to electric mobility to reduce air pollution and enhance green mobility. The entire fleet of all the aggregators in Delhi will go electric by 2030.

The surge in prices will continue but the aggregators will have to comply with the government order notified time to time for providing on-demand service mobility.

“If we receive a large number of complaints regarding surge pricing or observe surge pricing, action will be taken,” said the minister.

It will cover those with 25 or more motor vehicles (2W, 3W, and 4W, excluding buses) in their fleet, who use a digital intermediary such as an app or web portal to connect with consumers for their services.