The electric rickshaw has been making a revolution here in India. The e-rickshaws have been spreading like wildfire across major cities and towns. However, safety is becoming a growing concern as this is a majorly unorganized sector. Sodyco, as a pioneer in the industry, is trying to tackle this ongoing problem to the best of its ability. 

Sodyco is an electric tri-cycle company that is committed to creating vehicle solutions while caring about the planet.

Let’s first learn about the major concerns when traveling in an e-rickshaw.

Major Concerns:

• There are e-rickshaws that hold 7-8 passengers in their aluminum bodies that are actually designed to hold a maximum of 6 passengers. 
• There have been reports that uphold the accident cases due to failure of the braking system. 
• There have been incidents of fire breaking out due to short-circuit caused electric rickshaws. 
• Rash driving and over-speeding are on the rise and there are drivers who still do not have a valid licenses. 
• The sharp turning capability of the battery-driven rickshaws coupled with its high speed also raises particular questions about its strategy of taking turns. Such sharp turns can also result in over-turning of the vehicle, causing a major accident. 

 

 

These concerns can be eradicated by implementing safety measures. Let’s learn how.

 

How To Implement Safety Measures?

• More encouragement should be given to ICAT-approved e-rickshaw manufacturers. As these have approval from the government, hence they are completely safe. 
• To make sure that e-rickshaws are safe, the first step should be a quality assurance that includes inspecting the load capacity of e-rickshaws. 
• There should be a limitation on the power of e-rickshaws. Higher power means that the drivers may ride the e-rickshaw at a much higher speed capable of mishaps. 

Conclusion

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