The Tripura government has announced a prohibition on registering all types of three-wheeler passenger and goods vehicles within the v(AMC) area starting July 10, aimed at easing traffic congestion and promoting sustainable urban mobility.
A notification issued on Monday under Section 115 of the MV Act 1988 highlighted the decision's objective to enhance alternative transportation systems in West Tripura District's civic body areas.
"All types of three-wheeler passenger and goods vehicles, including e-rickshaws, e-carts, e-autos, petrol autos, diesel autos, CNG autos, and vehicles using bio-fuel (methanol & ethanol), are covered under this ban," the notification clarified.
According to data from the transport department, West Tripura district currently registers 23,474 three-wheelers and 4,259 e-rickshaws, with 70 operational within Agartala.
"The recent decision follows discussions with Chief Minister Manik Saha and senior officials on managing Agartala's traffic challenges," noted Superintendent of Police (SP), Traffic, Manik Das, on Tuesday.
"We emphasised the growing issue of three-wheeler traffic contributing to congestion, and it appears the government has taken proactive steps based on our inputs," SP Das added.
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