The troubles are increasing for electric scooter maker Ola. More than 100 showrooms of the company have been closed in the state of Maharashtra. Not only this, more than 200 electric scooters have also been seized. Let’s know why this happened.
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Ola’s showrooms were running without license
Ever since the trend of electric vehicles has increased in the country, companies like Ola Electric were growing rapidly. But now the Maharashtra government has taken strict action against them. The state transport department has found that more than 100 showrooms of Ola Electric were running without the necessary license.
According to a report, out of 131 showrooms, 107 were not following the rules during the investigation. The government has sent notices to 104 showrooms and 43 showrooms have already been closed. Apart from this, 214 electric scooters have also been seized. This action was taken because these showrooms did not have a “trade certificate”. This certificate is required to sell vehicles in India or to show them for test drives.
Why is a trade certificate necessary?
In simple words, a trade certificate is a permission given by the government. It allows the showroom to sell vehicles and give people a test drive. If a showroom does not have this certificate, then it cannot sell or show vehicles. Doing so is against the law.
What action did the government take?
A senior official of the Transport Department of Maharashtra has ordered all RTO officials to close the login ID of all such showrooms within 24 hours. Also, information about the action taken so far should be sent to the government and the latest status of the showrooms violating the rules should be told.
What will be the impact on Ola Electric?
This action is taking place at a time when Ola Electric is trying to expand its business across the country. Maharashtra is a big market for electric vehicles. This kind of trouble can have a bad effect on both the company’s sales and its image.
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What does Ola Electric have to say?
So far, there has been no official statement from Ola Electric on this matter. The government has sent a notice to the company and sought a response from them. Companies like Ola Electric are promoting electric vehicles in India, but they also have to follow the laws of the country. This incident shows that no matter how much technology advances, it is important to follow the rules. Now it remains to be seen how Ola comes out of this difficulty.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ):
- How many Ola showrooms were closed in Maharashtra?
- More than 100.
- How many Ola electric scooters were seized?
- More than 200.
- What is the main reason for the closure of the showroom?
- Running without a trade certificate.
- Why is a trade certificate necessary?
- Government permission to sell the vehicle and test drive.
- What did Ola say on this matter?
- No official statement has been issued yet.
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