Gadkari said the Centre has allowed private two-wheelers, including scooters and motorcycles, to be used for passenger transport.
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New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has urged all state governments to allow bike-taxi services, saying they could create employment opportunities for around 80 million peopleGadkari made the remarks during the launch of a pilot programme called ‘Suraksha’Under the programme, free on-site medical check-ups and counselling will be provided to drivers and high-risk workers involved in highway construction and mining operations.
It is important to note that the programme will be implemented across a 150-kilometre stretch covering Maharashtra’s Nagpur-Kamptee region along NH-44 and the mining belt of ChandrapurIt also aims to cover 10,000 peopleEmphasising the health of drivers, Gadkari said their well-being is crucial for road safetyHe stressed the need to focus on eye care as well as other health issues associated with the nature of their work.
Key takeaways from Nitin Gadkari’s speech:
- Gadkari said the Centre has allowed private two-wheelers, including scooters and motorcycles, to be used for passenger transport.
- Some states have still not permitted their operation.
- Since transport is a state subject, he urged the states to approve bike taxis, saying they could provide a livelihood opportunity for many people in rural areas.
- The minister said that the Motor Vehicles Act will be amended to introduce a negative point system for traffic rule violations.
- Points will be deducted for every violationOnce a driver crosses a certain threshold, their driving licence may be suspended or cancelled.
- The system would promote responsible driving by taking action against repeat offenders, or “habitual offenders.”
- Referring to the high number of road accidents and traffic violations, Gadkari said the system would instil a greater sense of responsibility among drivers.
- These announcements are being seen as significant steps towards improving road safety as well as creating employment opportunities.
Adherence to values increases credibility: Nitin Gadkari tells entrepreneurs
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari, while addressing a gathering of entrepreneurs, said that adhering to ethics and values is important in all spheres of life as it increases one’s credibilityHe was speaking at ‘The Economic Times – Changemakers of Nagpur -2026’ event.
He also stressed the importance of research and development as well as study of successful practices followed in the rest of the worldChallenges can be overcome with a positive attitude and good business practices, the Union minister said.
“Values are very important, be it social life, personal life or political life…one has to maintain values, which increases one’s credibility and leadership ability,” he said.
Talking about the importance of positive thinking, he cited the example of a businessman who did not lose courage even after his entire factory burnt down, and is now exporting goods to over 90 countries“The man is not finished when he is defeatedHe is finished when he quits,” the Union minister said.
