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Policy Shift in Guwahati: Unlicensed EV Autos Face Strict Document Verification Drive

The Assam Transport Department has mandated valid driving licences and official permits for all electric auto-rickshaw operators in Guwahati, with active document verification drives commencing on Thursday, September 10.

Nilakshi Barman | | 2 min read

Policy Shift in Guwahati: Unlicensed EV Autos Face Strict Document Verification Drive
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In Brief:

  1. Driving licences and route permits are now strictly required for operating EV auto-rickshaws in Guwahati.
  2. Document verification drives conducted by District Transport Office (DTO) officials began on Thursday, September 10.
  3. Follows a high-level meeting in Dispur led by Transport Minister Charan Boro to resolve ongoing driver strikes, commission structures, and fare rates.

Electric auto-rickshaw drivers across Guwahati must now hold valid driving licences and official operational permits following a directive issued by the Assam Transport Department, with verification enforcement starting Thursday, September 10. The compliance mandate was finalized during a high-level meeting at Dispur between drivers' union representatives, Transport Department officials, and Transport Minister Charan Boro. The measure addresses regulatory loopholes and safety concerns following a week-long strike by app-based cab and auto operators over fare structures and commission rates. In addition to enforcing licensing, state officials assured drivers that pending grievances regarding fare revisions and aggregator commission caps are being actively resolved to streamline public transport across the city.

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