GMC bans motorized rickshaws in Guwahati
GUWAHATI: The Guwahati Municipal Corporation (GMC) has banned motorized rickshaws in the capital city of Assam.
Motorized rickshaws will be banned in Guwahati, Assam from next week.
The GMC decided to ban motorized rickshaws in Guwahati city during a meeting of the civic body on Thursday.
The GMC has given a week’s time for rickshaw owners to hand over their vehicles to the motor authorities.
The GMC has warned rickshaw owners of strict action if they fail to surrender their motorcycles.
The GMC has noticed a significant increase in road accidents in Guwahati, Assam due to driving motorized rickshaws.