Battery-run autorickshaws
Control the speed and route of autorickshaws
In the past, the country only had CNG-powered auto-rickshaws; now, battery-operated auto-rickshaws have also been introduced. These vehicles are widespread across the nation, including in the capital, Dhaka. While they have improved the speed and ease of commuting, they have also introduced significant risks. The uncontrolled speed of these auto rickshaws has led to numerous accidents, resulting in many fatalities.
Rickshaw pullers take to streets demanding ban on battery-run rickshaws
Hundreds of pedal rickshaw pullers have taken to the streets, calling for a ban on battery-operated rickshaws, which they describe as "discriminatory."
Battery-run autorickshaws banned from Dhaka's main roads
The Dhaka Metropolitan Police's Traffic Division has announced that battery-run autorickshaws and other slow-moving vehicles will no longer be permitted on Dhaka's main roads.
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