LUCKNOW, March 1 -- To address rising traffic congestion and regulate e-rickshaw movement, authorities in Lucknow have decided to establish 35 designated halts across the city, officials said on Saturday.

The decision follows a high-level action plan by a joint committee formed under the directives of the district magistrate and police commissioner. Under the new system, e-rickshaws will be restricted to designated zones and barred from crossing into other areas.

The city has been divided into eight operational zones, with e-rickshaws required to stop only at approved halts. Authorities will use a coding system to monitor movement, and violators operating beyond assigned zones will face strict penalties.

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