Have you seen those tiny e-bikes in big cities? You know, the ones that mostly gig workers ride. With the new quick commerce trend, they often need to deliver within minutes, and sometimes zoom past you.
There are many pros of electric bikes. They are nice vehicles to cover short distances. They also, in part, contribute to reducing India’s air pollution problem.
But then, there’s cons too. Several people from Delhi and Bengaluru have complained about how riders on these e-bikes don’t respect road rules. They drive too fast, drive on the footpath or on the wrong side.
What’s the story of shared e-mobility in big Indian cities? How did they come to dominate our roads? Who rides them?
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