How many e-rickshaws can an individual own in Delhi? Operation without an ECC certificate will not be permitted.
The Delhi government has proposed capping the total number of e-rickshaws at 2.5 lakh. It has also made an 'E-Rickshaw Compliance Certificate' (ECC) mandatory for any individual who wishes to own and operate e-rickshaws, with a limit of up to 5 e-rickshaws per person.
If you live in Delhi, you have likely noticed the number of e-rickshaws in the capital increasing day by day. They can be found everywhere—from outside metro stations to the vicinity of colleges and offices. If you operate or use an e-rickshaw, you should be aware that the government has released a draft of new regulations; significant changes regarding e-rickshaws in the capital may be on the horizon.
Under the 'Delhi E-Rickshaw Scheme 2026,' there is a proposal to limit the total number of e-rickshaws in the capital to 2.5 lakh. Let’s look at how many e-rickshaws an individual will be permitted to own in Delhi, and explore the rules concerning the ECC.
What is an ECC certificate?
The ECC—or E-Rickshaw Compliance Certificate—is a digital certificate. It serves to verify that an e-rickshaw possesses all the necessary documentation and is in compliance with the prescribed regulations. According to the proposal, an ECC certificate will be mandatory for operating an e-rickshaw and will remain valid for a period of two years.
How many e-rickshaws can an individual own?
Under the proposal, an individual in Delhi will be permitted to own a maximum of 5 e-rickshaws in their name. Meanwhile, entities such as firms, companies, cooperative societies, driving schools, and NGOs will be allowed to own up to 100 e-rickshaws.
What is the passenger capacity?
According to the draft proposal, an e-rickshaw in Delhi will be permitted to carry 4 passengers, in addition to the driver. You may have observed that e-rickshaws typically carry four passengers in the back, with two additional passengers seated next to the driver. However, several regulations concerning e-rickshaws may soon undergo changes.
How will the ECC certificate be obtained?
It is important to note that the Delhi government has currently released only a draft of this policy. Once implemented, there will be various procedures available for obtaining an ECC certificate.
Have the rules already come into effect?
No, not yet. The Delhi government has only released a draft of this scheme. They have invited feedback from the public, to be submitted within one month, before finalizing it. In other words, this is currently just a draft; the government has not yet implemented these rules.