E-Rickshaw Banned On Key VVIP Routes In Bhopal

Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh): To enhance public safety and streamline traffic movement, traffic police has banned e-rickshaws across several prominent VVIP routes of the city.

The decision is in compliance with District Road Safety Committee’s June 27 recommendation and aims to address congestion concerns and prioritize smooth transport flow along key administrative and public service corridors.

The banned routes include--Raj Bhavan to Polytechnic Crossing, Polytechnic Crossing to State Hangar, Boat Club area, Hamidia Road – from Alpana to Bhopal Talkies, Apex Bank to Roshanpura, Link Road 1 – from Board Office Square to Apex Ban, Katju Hospital Tiraaha to Rangmahal Tiraaha, Vande Mataram to 10 Number Stop,10 Number Stop to National Hospital,10 Number to 10½ Number, Center Point to Roshanpura and GG Flyover.

Additionally, District Collector has barred e-rickshaws from transporting schoolchildren. Traffic Police has launched an awareness drive across the city to educate drivers and schools about this new directive.