Delhi CM Kejriwal approves Motor Vehicle Aggregator Scheme 2023, file sent to LG

New Delhi [India], October 17 (ANI): Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023 on Tuesday and its file has been submitted to Lt Governor VK Saxena's office.
This decision is aimed at promoting green and sustainable mobility and enhancing the quality of transportation services in Delhi.
This scheme sets the stage for comprehensive regulation and licencing of aggregators providing passenger transport services and delivery service providers offering their services in the city. The file has now been submitted to LG's office, according to a press release from the Chief Minister's office.
While approving the scheme, CM Arvind Kejriwal stated, "Today, I have given my approval to the historic Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme. It marks a significant milestone in Delhi's fight against pollution. With this, Delhi has become the first state/UT in India, and among very few cities globally, to mandate a time-bound transition of commercial vehicle fleets of aggregators, delivery service providers, and e-commerce entities to zero-emission electric vehicles."
"The scheme also paves the way for the launch of electric bike taxi services in Delhi. The Delhi government is committed to taking all possible measures to improve transport services for the people of Delhi while promoting green, sustainable urban mobility." He added.
Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot praised the initiative, stating, "Under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal, the Delhi Government has given its approval to the Delhi Motor Vehicle Aggregator and Delivery Service Provider Scheme 2023. It is the first time in India that any aggregater scheme has defined targets for them to convert their fleet into electric vehicles, promoting green and sustainable mobility in the city."
He also said, "The scheme signifies a notable step in the direction of achieving clean and efficient transportation in Delhi, with the objective of addressing pollution and enhancing air quality. By laying down clear guidelines for the transition to electric vehicles and setting high standards for service quality and public safety, this scheme is poised to usher in a new era of transportation services in Delhi. We firmly believe that this scheme holds the potential to not only safeguard our environment but, more significantly, enhance the well-being of the citizens of Delhi."
The scheme mandates commercial vehicle fleets to ensure a phased conversion to electric mobility to reduce air pollution and enhance green mobility. The entire vehicle fleet of all the aggregators, delivery service providers, and e-commerce entities in Delhi will go electric by 2030, the release stated.
Under this scheme, the aggregators will be permitted to operate electric vehicle-only bike taxi services, with operational guidelines outlined in the scheme. To enhance customer satisfaction, the scheme establishes strict standards for service quality. This includes requirements for vehicle cleanliness, driver behaviour, and timely resolution of customer complaints. The scheme also outlines compliances that are intended to enhance the public safety of customers.
The scheme applies to aggregators, delivery service providers, or e-commerce entities operating within the National Capital Territory of Delhi. It will cover those with 25 or more motor vehicles (2W, 3W, and 4W, excluding buses) in their fleet who use a digital intermediary such as an app or web portal to connect with consumers for their services, as per the release.
All existing or new operators must obtain a licence within 90 days of the scheme's notification or before commencing operations. Licences will be valid for five years, with annual fees applicable and zero fees in the case of electric vehicles. Additionally, a 50 per cent rebate is provided for vehicles that are less than two years old, the release added. (ANI)