Saawari in Indian quadricycles

The cute little Quadricycle might soon hit the Indian roads. Some time ago, the government had issued a draft notification to classify the quadricycle as a commercial vehicle under the Central Motor Vehicle Rules. The vehicle is being seen as an alternate to auto-rickshaws and these will be allowed ply only on city roads. And now the news is that the quadricycles will be allowed to ply in cities across the country from October 1.

According to the notification, quadricycle can be used for transporting 3 passengers along with one driver as well for transporting goods on non-highways. The vehicle should have a fully enclosed body with a steering wheel and not weigh more than 450 kg for passenger transport and 550 kgs, if carrying cargo. A period of 30 days has been kept for submitting suggestions or objections to the notification, followed by the final order.

While the quadricycle is more evolved than the usual autos, many automobile makers oppose the idea that quadricycles is a step back into the yesteryears. Whether the quadricycles hit the Indian roads or not, is a thing of the future but this fiscal end, get ready for RE60, Bajaj Motor’s four-wheeled passenger carrier.