Motorcycle riders’ organization Moto Club-98 has demanded a clear policy to regulate the uncontrolled movement of battery-powered rickshaws on major roads of the capital.
The demand was made during a sit-in protest organized by the club on Friday afternoon at Manik Mia Avenue in Dhaka.
The members said that the arbitrary movement of battery-run rickshaws on main roads is increasing day by day.
This not only causes traffic congestion but also leads to accidents, they added.
Md Russel, a member of the organization, said: “We are not against anyone, but the uncontrolled movement of autorickshaws on main roads must be brought under control. These drivers need to be brought under training and licensing systems.”
During the program, the organization placed four demands:
Ban battery-powered rickshaws from operating on major roads.
Designate separate lanes for transporting the elderly and disabled.
Take effective measures to stop reckless braking and driving in the wrong direction.
Bring battery-rickshaw drivers under traffic laws.
The organization also demanded an investigation into the recent assault of a motorcyclist by battery-rickshaw drivers in Banani and urged punishment for those responsible.
