65K Eco-Friendly Autos to Ply in City

On new auto rickshaw permits within Greater Hyderabad. For over two decades, restrictions were placed on operating new petrol and diesel auto rickshaws.

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However, with rising urban population, expanding residential layouts and increasing demand for last-mile connectivity, the state government has granted permission for 20,000 new electric auto rickshaws, 10,000 new CNG auto rickshaws, 10,000 new LPG auto rickshaws and 25,000 retrofitted electric auto rickshaws.

The government has emphasized that only one permit will be issued per individual to prevent misuse or unauthorized trade of permits.

It has also clarified that no new or transferred permits will be issued for diesel or petrol auto rickshaws within ORR limits.

Auto drivers voice operational concerns Though the initiative is expected to create employment opportunities for nearly 65,000 families, providing a livelihood boost to many urban and semi-urban households, the auto drivers voiced several operational concerns.