Archive · 13 Jun 2025
New Town's MAR Bans E-Rickshaws: Strict Enforcement Begins
Imagine a big road in a town called New Town where cars go fast.
Some small electric vehicles, like totos, are not allowed on this road.
The police are reminding everyone about this rule because these vehicles are slow and can cause problems.
The police are making sure people follow the rule now because they want to keep everyone safe.
The totos can still use smaller roads and cross the big road at certain points but must go slow.
This change is happening because of a recent accident.
E-rickshaws and totos are banned on the Major Arterial Road (MAR) in New Town.
The ban is an existing rule; the police are now strictly enforcing it.
Authorities are raising awareness due to damaged or torn signage.
Totos are allowed to use crossroads to cross the MAR but with a 25km/hr speed limit.
The rule's enforcement follows an e-rickshaw accident in Salt Lake.
- Who
- Bidhannagar traffic police and drivers of e-rickshaws and totos.
- What
- Ban on e-rickshaws and totos on the Major Arterial Road.
- When
- The rule is being enforced now.
- Where
- Major Arterial Road in New Town.
- Why
- To improve traffic flow and ensure safety.
E-Rickshaw and Toto Drivers
Bidhannagar Traffic Police
Affected
E-Rickshaw and Toto Drivers
They are affected by the rule.
Bidhannagar Traffic Police
It is okay.
- Road Name
- Major Arterial Road (MAR)
- Vehicles Banned
- Totos, e-rickshaws, and engine vans
- MAR Length
- 10.5 km
- Speed Limit on MAR
- 60 km/hr
- Crossroad Speed Limit
- 25 km/hr
- Commissioner of Police
- Bidhannagar