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E-rickshaw Ban Backfires: Jaipur's Walled City Grinds to Halt
3 Jan
Summary
- E-rickshaw ban failed to ease congestion in Jaipur's Walled City.
- Autos and private cars replaced e-rickshaws, worsening traffic.
- Pedestrian access is severely impacted by vehicle encroachments.
A recent measure to ban e-rickshaws within Jaipur's historic Walled City has unfortunately failed to alleviate traffic congestion, instead creating new problems. The prohibition, in effect from December 20 to January 10, aimed to manage increased tourist footfall. However, autos and private cars have simply filled the void left by the e-rickshaws, leading to even worse traffic conditions within the heritage zone. Vehicles now crawl through narrow lanes, from Hawa Mahal to Johari Bazaar, with long queues of cars and autos causing daily jams. Pedestrians face significant challenges as verandas are packed with encroachments and footpaths serve as parking spaces, forcing traffic onto the road itself. Local traders and residents are concerned that without controlling auto and four-wheeler entry, the traffic chaos will continue to threaten the Walled City's heritage and daily life.
