Battery Smart, India’s largest battery-swapping network, has partnered with the Delhi Traffic Police to conduct a comprehensive road safety and traffic rules awareness program for e-rickshaw drivers in the capital city. This initiative reached over 100 drivers, focusing on responsible driving, adherence to traffic regulations, safe battery handling, and monsoon-specific precautions, reflecting a commitment to improving safety among a key segment of Delhi’s urban mobility infrastructure.
Event Highlights and Leadership Support
The event was attended by Chief Guest Shri Ajay Kumar, Executive Magistrate, South West Delhi, representing District Magistrate Shri Lakshay Singhal, alongside senior officials from the Delhi Traffic Police and Battery Smart leadership. Shri Ajay Kumar emphasized the importance of building awareness and responsible driving behavior to create safer roads, highlighting the proactive step taken by Battery Smart and Delhi Traffic Police to strengthen safe driving habits and reinforce traffic discipline among e-rickshaw drivers.
Training Curriculum and Approach
The training session featured interactive instruction from Delhi Traffic Police officers and Battery Smart ground teams. The curriculum included:
- Real-life case studies relevant to e-rickshaw operations
- Responsible driving practices and adherence to traffic rules
- Fundamentals of safe battery handling and electrical safety protocols
- Safe parking procedures and monsoon-specific driving precautions
This hands-on approach addressed the daily operational challenges faced by e-rickshaw drivers and aimed to translate safety knowledge into practical, on-road behavior.
Recognition and Ongoing Commitment
The program concluded with a felicitation ceremony where drivers demonstrating exceptional commitment to road safety received certificates of participation[#]. Battery Smart incorporates safety training as a mandatory component of driver onboarding and supplements it with ongoing educational campaigns throughout the year, underscoring the organization’s focus on driver and station partner safety.
Battery Smart’s Impact and Milestones
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, Battery Smart now operates over 1,500 swap stations, serving more than 70,000 drivers across 50 cities in India. Since its founding by IIT-Kanpur graduates Pulkit Khurana and Siddharth Sikka in 2019, the company has completed over 75 million battery swaps, reinforcing its leadership in India’s electric mobility ecosystem and its commitment to supporting drivers both operationally and through safety education.
