Source: THE TIMES OF INDIA
MUMBAI: Citizens will be able to rent electric cars starting October 1.
Carzonrent, a vehicle rental firm, is also planning to launch the service in Delhi and Bengaluru from the next month.
Mahindra e2o will be on offer. "Although anyone above 18 with a valid licence, proof of residence and other valid documents can hire the car, we are targeting homemakers in Mumbai who can rent the car for self-drive when their husbands take private car to work ," a spokesperson for Carzonrent said.
"While air pollution and fuel prices are rising, the initiative will encourage eco-friendly travel in metropolitan cities." Rajiv Vij, Said Carzonrent managing director.
Initially, the firm plans to commence its service with five vehicles and will expand its fleet based on the demand.
"The tip up with Mahindra Reva also enhances the electric vehicle charging infrastructure in India with over 100 re-charge points at prime locations in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru,'' he said.
"Though the self-drive market is small, the demand has been growing exponentially over the last couple of years with better roads, rising cost of employing chauffeurs and availability of navigation facility. This is a trend in India and will soon catch up.
We expect good response in Mumbai where fuel costs and car rents are very high," he added.
Revving Up
* An electric car can be hired for Rs 200 per hour; entire day for a lump sum of Rs 800
* Cheaper than diesel vehicles (rent Rs 1,400)
* A car will be charged for an eight-hour drive
* Free recharging facility to be provided at various locations
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