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Delhi Gives In‑Principle Nod for Private EVs to Operate as Shared Taxis

Rule changes will unlock the pledged rollout by major ride‑hailing firms.

Overview

  • Ola, Uber and Rapido told the government they will start shared rides and women‑driven cabs within about a month.
  • Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said privately owned EVs and BS‑VI cars can join as taxis in principle, with formal amendments promised in the coming days.
  • Aggregators were asked to submit timelines for meeting demand‑based electric‑vehicle supply across the city.
  • Officials offered land for charging stations and urged solar‑powered charging, while directing companies to handle battery‑waste management and to enforce passenger‑safety measures.
  • The government proposed integrating e‑rickshaws into apps and testing shuttle services on the Ring Road and airport routes as pilot projects.