e-rickshaws

E-rickshaws are electrically powered, three-wheeled vehicles used for public transportation in India, functioning as a modern alternative to traditional auto-rickshaws.

Why it’s in the news: They are in the news due to a government order to remove apps that were used to remotely disable the vehicles, causing them to halt unexpectedly.

Latest on e-rickshaws

• Centre orders removal of seven apps misused to remotely disable e-rickshaws
• several e-rickshaws on the Indian capital's crowded streets reportedly came to a halt mid-ride in separate incidents that left drivers stranded and passengers searching for answers
• The alleged culprit was not a mechanical failure – it was software.

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