C T Online Desk: Parishad leaders warn of further protests if their demands are not met immediately.
The “Rickshaw, Battery-Powered Rickshaw-Van, and Easy Bike Sangram Parishad” staged a demonstration in front of the National Press Club in the capital on Saturday, presenting a seven-point demand aimed at resolving their challenges and securing their livelihoods.
Leaders and activists of the Parishad urged the government to take immediate steps to meet their demands.
Their demands include:
Registration and route permits: The Parishad called for registering electric bikes, rickshaws, and other battery-operated vehicles under existing regulatory frameworks, and providing the drivers with licences and route permits.
Modernising vehicles: They emphasised the need to address technical faults in battery-powered vehicles and ensure their efficiency and safety through modernisation.
Compensation for victims: The Parishad demanded adequate compensation for all the workers who have been injured or killed during the July-August mass uprising.
Establishment of charging stations: To prevent electricity theft and wastage, they urged the government to set up dedicated charging stations across the country.
Worker benefits: They advocated for rationing at army rates, pension schemes, and free healthcare facilities for all workers.
The demonstrators argued that battery-powered vehicles play a vital role in ensuring affordable and sustainable transportation for millions.
The Parishad leaders warned of further protests if their demands were not met immediately.
