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Impact of cycle rickshaw trolley (CRT) as non-motorised freight transport in Delhi.
- Source :
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Transport Policy . Sep2014, Vol. 35, p64-70. 7p. - Publication Year :
- 2014
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Abstract
- Cycle rickshaw trolley (CRT) is a widely used non-motorised mode of intra-city freight transport in Delhi. While a number of studies are available for non-motorised passenger rickshaws, role of CRT in urban goods movement has not been studied adequately. This paper presents findings from a survey of 2000 CRT drivers in Delhi in 2011. The paper highlights the contribution of CRT in city goods movement, savings in fuel and emissions and benefits to CRT drivers. If CRT s are replaced by motorised vehicles, CO2 emissions from vehicular traffic will increase by over 3% and hydrocarbon emissions will increase by over 8% and six to seven hundred thousand people will have to find alternate employment. The findings have a direct impact on various urban freight policies and welfare policies for the poor. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0967070X
- Volume :
- 35
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Transport Policy
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 97740455
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tranpol.2014.05.015