Amidst uproar over mobile apps being used to stop e-rickshaws midway by pranksters, the Centre has ordered a takedown of three such mobile apps, a news report said.
Netizens were up in arms against youngsters who were using these apps to abruptly stop e-rickshaws on roads. The act was not harmless, as it was an insult and threat to hard-working drivers, netizens pointed out. If attempted on fully occupied battery-operated vehicles, there was the risk of accidents as well.
BAT-BMS, Lossigy, and Epoch-i-ion were identified as the three apps to be removed. If similar apps are found misused, they will also be blocked, the Hindustan Times reported, quoting sources.
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