Business Desk :
Ride-sharing service providers have urged the government to allow them to reopen their motorbike, private car and CNG run auto rickshaw-based services to reduce existing pressure on public transports in the capital.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even though limited public transport has been allowed from June 1, the app-based ride sharing service has not been launched yet, according to a statement of the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB).
The e-CAB has developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) in consultation with four member organisations for the safety of the public and drivers, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
The e-CAB along with four ride-sharing companies-Pathao Limited, Shohoz Limited, Uber Bangladesh Limited and OBHAI Solutions Limited have sought the cooperation from all concerned agencies including the Ministry of Commerce, ICT Division, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to reopen the ride sharing service without delay.
To this effect, a written request has been made to the Ministry of Commerce, ICT Division and the BRTA to reopen ride sharing service including the SOP.
“Unemployed drivers are living inhumane and miserable lives with their families due to the closure of this service”, the e-CAB said in the statement.
As a result, the pressure on public transport is mounting day by day and they are unable to provide services ensuring social distancing.
Ride-sharing service providers have urged the government to allow them to reopen their motorbike, private car and CNG run auto rickshaw-based services to reduce existing pressure on public transports in the capital.
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, even though limited public transport has been allowed from June 1, the app-based ride sharing service has not been launched yet, according to a statement of the e-Commerce Association of Bangladesh (e-CAB).
The e-CAB has developed a standard operating procedure (SOP) in consultation with four member organisations for the safety of the public and drivers, according to a statement released on Tuesday.
The e-CAB along with four ride-sharing companies-Pathao Limited, Shohoz Limited, Uber Bangladesh Limited and OBHAI Solutions Limited have sought the cooperation from all concerned agencies including the Ministry of Commerce, ICT Division, Bangladesh Road Transport Authority (BRTA) to reopen the ride sharing service without delay.
To this effect, a written request has been made to the Ministry of Commerce, ICT Division and the BRTA to reopen ride sharing service including the SOP.
“Unemployed drivers are living inhumane and miserable lives with their families due to the closure of this service”, the e-CAB said in the statement.
As a result, the pressure on public transport is mounting day by day and they are unable to provide services ensuring social distancing.
