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SC permits Maharashtra to introduce e-rickshaws in Matheran's eco-sensitive zone

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Updated on: 15 May,2022 08:36 PM IST  |  Mumbai
Rajendra B. Aklekar | rajendra.aklekar@mid-day.com

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SC permits Maharashtra to introduce e-rickshaws in Matheran's eco-sensitive zone

The steep inclines, unpaved roads and turns make it difficult for hard cart pullers to operate, says Shinde

The Supreme Court on Thursday permitted Maharashtra to introduce eco-friendly e-rickshaws in the Matheran eco-sensitive zone on an experimental basis, to check its feasibility to replace hand-pulled rickshaws plying in the area.

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