Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal District Administration Bans Use Of E-Rickshaws To Transport Schoolchildren Over Safety Concerns

Madhya Pradesh: Bhopal District Administration Bans Use Of E-Rickshaws To Transport Schoolchildren Over Safety Concerns

"E-rickshaws are unsafe vehicles for transporting school children. Ensuring the safety of young students is a matter of utmost importance. Therefore, the transportation of schoolchildren via e-rickshaws is prohibited," the order issued by District Collector Kaushalendra Singh said.

PTIUpdated: Monday, July 21, 2025, 09:38 AM IST
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Bhopal: The Bhopal district administration has banned the use of e-rickshaws to ferry schoolchildren due to safety concerns, an official said on Sunday.

Order Issued

"E-rickshaws are unsafe vehicles for transporting school children. Ensuring the safety of young students is a matter of utmost importance. Therefore, the transportation of schoolchildren via e-rickshaws is prohibited," the order issued by District Collector Kaushalendra Singh said.

The order warned that schools found violating the directive would face action.

An official said the decision was taken unanimously in a meeting of the District Road Safety Committee.

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