battery rickshaws

Reckless battery-run rickshaws on roads,highways

Battery-powered rickshaws continue to operate unchecked on major roads and highways across Dhaka. Despite being illegal, they move at reckless speeds, frequently leading to both minor and fatal accidents.

Trappers not stopping rickshaws

Police’s experimental trapper in Dhaka, aimed at stopping paddle and battery-powered rickshaws from entering main roads, is not providing desired results.

Reckless battery-run rickshaws on the highway

Battery-run rickshaws can be seen going the wrong way on the Dhaka-Chattogram highway. The three-wheelers are banned from the busy road, but they seem to be operating on it with impunity. Their tendency to use the high-speed lanes instead of the service lanes is also leading to accidents.

Battery-powered rickshaws on flyovers

The prevalence of battery-powered rickshaws continues unabated. Having moved from the alleyways of Dhaka to the main roads, they are now appearing on flyovers. Such vehicles on busy flyovers can lead to accidents at any time.

Police removing battery-powered rickshaws

Calls have been growing for long to stop battery-powered rickshaws on the roads. Since the exit of the Sheikh Hasina government, police have been removing these rickshaws from all streets in Dhaka. However, despite these efforts, battery-powered rickshaws are still operating freely.

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