Autorickshaw unions welcome Telangana government’s EV retrofitment scheme
Autorickshaw unions in Telangana have welcomed the government's financial assistance scheme for EV retrofitting and new electric vehicle purchases. However, unions are calling for the removal of caps on the number of beneficiaries and continue to press for other labor demands.
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It demonstrates the practical challenges and labor-related negotiations involved in transitioning public transport to electric power.
Autorickshaw unions on Sunday welcomed the Telangana government’s push for environment friendly mobility of announcing financial assistance to autorickshaw drivers for either retrofitting EV kits or buying new electric autorickshaws.
Telangana Auto Driver Samaikya office bearer A Sathi Reddy said that the move was a step in the right direction. “We appreciate this decision. It is aimed at reducing pollution and protect the environment. While we are happy with this, why have a cap in the first place? Instead of just 18,000 or so autorickshaws, let there be an open field. Remove this cap and it will be good for all,” he said. He, however, clarified that the proposed August 24 strike which intends to draw attention to various demands including increase in minimum fare, and per kilometre fare stands.
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