India, Sept. 10 -- More than 85% of auto and taxi drivers in the city are aware of electric vehicles (EV) but have been unable to make the transition owing to concerns over lack of charging stations, parking space and high capital costs, according to a survey conducted by Waatavaran, an environmental organisation.

The survey report, with responses from 1,200 auto and taxi drivers, was released at an event titled 'Wheels of Change: Understanding EV adoption for Mumbai's Auto and Taxi Drivers' at the Indian Merchants' Chamber in Churchgate on Tuesday. The programme included a panel discussion featuring transport minister Pratap Sarnaik, transport commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar and experts like Avinash Dhakane, member secretary of the Maharas...