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Maharashtra Mandates Registration and Permits for E-Rickshaws and E-Bikes

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Mumbai, March 13 (IANS) Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik announced on Friday that e-rickshaws and e-bikes used for public transport will now be required to undergo formal registration and obtain permits from the Motor Vehicles Department. This decision marks a shift in policy, as electric rickshaws (e-rickshaws) were previously exempt from the mandatory independent permit process required for traditional commercial vehicles. The Minister clarified that while the issuance of new perm…