NITI Aayog working on plan to fix e-rickshaw, tempo mess in last-mile travel
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What Happened
NITI Aayog is developing a national framework for first and last-mile mobility in India, addressing the chaotic informal transit system. An estimated 200-300 million Indians rely on privately-run rickshaws, tempos, and minibuses. A committee of transportation experts and government officials aims to finalize the framework within three months, establishing oversight for the rapidly growing informal transport sector.
Key Entities
NITI AayogIndiae-rickshawtempolast-mile mobilityMinistry of Road Transport and HighwaysMinistry of Housing and Urban Affairs