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The Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) has expressed displeasure over the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider scheme in the capital. This could adversely affect the livelihood of thousands of daily wage workers, he added. He has demanded relief in the new policy. Also advised mandatory panic button in taxis last month, integration with emergency response number 112 and electric vehicles (EVs) in a phased manner to convert CNG driven cab service to electric. Along with this, standards and management related to the safety of passengers should be further strengthened.
The association said it supports the development of the electric vehicle industry in the country, but such policies should be brought in line with environmental issues. The cost involved in the scheme made it difficult to meet the ambitious targets, he added. May cause significant disruption to business activity and livelihood of daily workers. The specifically set EV conversion targets pose a significant risk to daily wage workers who have heavily invested their capital in internal combustion engine (ICE) powered vehicles, often through loans.
Bike taxis aim to be 100 percent EV. It is a matter of concern that this may lead to loss of employment to bike taxis. They have also sought easy loan options to ease the transition. He has suggested that a scheme should be introduced to balance the cost of transition.