Bhopal district administrations bans use of e-rickshaws to transport schoolchildren
Press Trust of India | July 20, 2025 | 10:06 PM IST | 1 min read
E-rickshaws are unsafe for transporting schoolchildren, and their use for this purpose is banned to ensure student safety, the order by district collector Kaushalendra Singh stated.
NEW DELHI: The Bhopal district administration has banned the use of e-rickshaws to ferry schoolchildren due to safety concerns, an official said on Sunday. "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.
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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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