LUCKNOW, March 30 -- Hundreds of e-rickshaws from the border districts are operating in Lucknow, adding to the city's existing fleet of unverified vehicles. Many of these e-rickshaws have been spotted on major routes across the city.

According to recent data shared by the regional transport office (RTO) with HT, around 60,000 passenger e-rickshaws ply the streets of Lucknow.

"Now, e-rickshaws from Chandigarh are running on routes such as Hahnemann Chauraha to Chinhat Tiraha, while vehicles from other districts and states are seen on Balaji Temple to Rajajipuram Tempo Stand, Awadh Canal Chauraha to Dubagga Road, and Alambagh Chauraha to Talkatora Road," said Pankaj Dixit, chairman of the Lucknow Auto Rickshaw Three-Wheelers' Association ...