Kochi: Ernakulam District Auto Rickshaw Drivers Trade Unions Co-ordination Committee has signed an agreement with Kinetic Green Energy Power Solutions on Monday for engaging auto drivers to run the E-Auto services as part of Kochi Metro feeder network.
As per the agreement, the co-ordination committee will take the auto rickshaws on hire/rent and Kinetic has agreed to let it on hire on a pilot basis for 90 days. The agreement will be reviewed and extended on mutual terms and conditions. Kinetic will provide 20 E-autos During the first phase.
The committee will be responsible for aggregating the auto rickshaw drivers in the Greater Kochi area. The drivers will be provided with government notified uniform and name plate.
The committee will ensure that E auto rickshaw is only used as Metro feeder services, as specified by the owner.
Earlier, the Kochi Metro Rail Limited has signed an agreement with Kinetic Green Energy and Power Solutions to launch E-Autos in Kochi to support last mile connectivity. The autos will be distributed in six metro stations such as Aluva, Kalamassery, Edappally, Kaloor, MG Road and Maharajas College.
The vehicle uses latest technology ensuring good performance and efficiency. With one single charge the autos can run for above 70 kilometres.
