With a focus on Ayodhya, ETO Motors officials said on Monday that it has secured an order to distribute 500 electric three-wheelers throughout Uttar Pradesh.
According to the sources, the company has been tasked with the deployment and management of electric three-wheelers in the cities of Lucknow, Ayodhya, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Agra, Mathura and Gorakhpur by the Uttar Pradesh government. Notably, it stated that ETO Motors has been given permission to start the deployment on schedule, with an emphasis on Ayodhya and the opening of the Ram Temple.
According to firm officials, the strategic launch at Ayodhya is intended to make it easier for devotees to visit the holy place and is the first step towards integrating electric mobility into religious and cultural events.
ETO Motors Director Karthik S. Ponnapula said, “Our e-three-wheelers are not just vehicles but carriers of change, driving economic growth and social empowerment while upholding our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
In order to develop an effective and sustainable electric mobility solution for urban transit, ETO Motors officials announced that it is also collaborating with Uber. The cooperation intends to transform the way people move around cities by merging the company’s expertise in electric car technology with Uber’s vast network and innovative ride-sharing platform.
Shiva Shailendran, Director of Supply Operations at Uber India and South Asia, stated: “We are excited to be collaborating with ETO Motors to bring electric vehicle autorickshaws to Ayodhya, the city of temples. As the city is ready to become one of the most sought-after travel destinations, we are committed to making the trip for both tourists and locals.