The Bangladesh government is preparing a comprehensive policy to regulate the operation of battery-powered rickshaws and e-bikes across the country in an effort to reduce traffi c congestion, improve road safety and ensure orderly urban transport.
Road Transport and Bridges Minister Sheikh Robiul Alam disclosed the plan while responding to a question in Parliament recently.
The minister said the government is examining various options for the effective management of battery-operated vehicles as part of its broader initiative to develop a modern multimodal transport system, particularly in Dhaka.
He noted that the regulation of these vehicles currently falls mainly under the jurisdiction of city corporations and traffi c authorities.
However, the government is working on a unifi ed policy that will provide clear guidelines for the operation, management and control of batterypowered rickshaws and e-bikes nationwide.