Quadricycles is a good transport option for Indian roads

Quadricycles is a good transport option for Indian roads

Metro cities especially Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata are known for its traffic. Quadricycles is an advanced form of auto rickshaws, widely used in the metro cities for travelling purpose.

For:

- The safety aspect would be more in a quadricycle as compared to the auto rickshaws because of the hemmed in body structure and low speed limits
- It will help in easing out the commutation problem for the general public, as the quadricycles would be permitted to ply within the city and not on the highways
- Stringent rules will be applied for the registration process as well as only licensed drivers will be allowed to drive this particular vehicle
- The Indian automobile manufacturers will have to follow the European guidelines while assembling and manufacturing the quadricycles
- Quadricycles will consume a lesser amount of road space for the reason that it is smaller in size and light weighted
- It would be an economical medium of transport and would supplement the auto rickshaw space
- Quadricycle, consisting of a high mileage engine, will consume less amount of petrol

Against:

- Because of its slow speed, it will add to the traffic jams, which is a significant part of the Indian roads, hence reducing the number subsequently
- Quadricycles, being light in weight will be more prone to accidents
- Considering the situation in India, the vehicle that is designed to seat 4+1 (Driver) will be converted into a multi seated vehicle
- Because of the laxity of the administration, these vehicles may end up covering highway routes
- The purpose of ease of public transportation will be defeated because of its utility as a goods carrier

Conclusion:

- Quadricycles would be a good option to ease out the public transport problems that we face on a daily basis in India, but the safety conditions should be kept in mind and worked upon it on a priority
- The stringency in rules and regulation is all what is needed in India, if this is taken care of and looked at, and the norms to manufacture the quadricycles are adhered to, quadricycles would be a great success