All set for e-bike taxis to take off in State
The Hindu
Service can be used to travel up to a distance of 10 km
For the first time, private players, individuals, firms and aggregators, will be able to run electric bike taxis in cities across the State. The government on Wednesday brought out ‘The Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021’ with the aim of improving first and last-mile connectivity, reducing carbon emissions, and generating self-employment opportunities. Chief Minister B.S. Yediyurappa on Wednesday released a booklet on the scheme and interacted with various aggregators and manufacturers of e-bikes.
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