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SmartE, India’s first and largest shared electric mobility service has announced the launch of 1000 Electric Rickshaws in Gurgaon, in partnership with Delhi Metro. The service was flagged off at HUDA City Center Metro Station by Minister of Road Transport & Highways.

SmartE has forged an exclusive partnership with DMRC to offer services from key metro stations in the cities of Gurgaon and Faridabad. SmartE and DMRC are also closely working to enable Metro Smart Cards for SmartE ride payments and to drive the adoption of a ‘Common Mobility Card’ concept.The vehicles which are completely ‘Made in India’ are loaded with features including GPS tracking and sensors. The vehicles are designed keeping passengers safety and comfort in mind. SmartE has priced its service with fares starting at Rs 10 for first two kilometers and Rs 5/km thereafter.

It is bold step towards realizing Government’s vision of making India a 100% electric vehicle nation by 2030. SmartE is uniquely poised to address the last-mile connectivity challenge faced by millions of people every day, not just in Delhi-NCR but also across India. The launch of 1000 e-rickshaws in exclusive partnership with DMRC, is an important step towards making last-mile commute easy, safe, affordable and eco-friendly for the citizens.