Ghaziabad: Residents and commuters express growing frustration over the traffic chaos caused by e-rickshaws travelling in the wrong direction on PWD road no. 70, particularly near New Seemapuri and Dilshad Garden DTC depot. The problem is especially severe on the stretch from Bharat Mata Chowk to the drain near Agarwal Sweets.They have written to the special commissioner of police (traffic), pointing out that e-rickshaws—especially their wrong-side movement on the busy Shukra Bazaar (Friday Market)—are causing severe traffic jams. Around 200 to 300 e-rickshaws use this route every day.“We are witnessing frequent near-misses, head-on collisions, and altercations between motorists and e-rickshaw drivers,” said Pradeep Gupta, a resident. He emphasised the urgent need for action, calling for a dedicated traffic enforcement initiative on the problematic route.Residents also said that police presence is insufficient during peak hours, with officers often arriving only after traffic jams have already built up. According to Rakesh Singh, a regular commuter on the stretch, “Encroachments by local shopkeepers further complicate matters, as limited sidewalk space forces pedestrians to walk in the roadway, raising safety concerns for children, senior citizens, and women.”Among the key demands are the deployment of permanent traffic police personnel at critical intersections, installation of barricades and clear signage, and strict enforcement of traffic regulations, including fines for violators.Residents demand a swift response from the authorities to improve traffic management and reduce the risks posed by the current situation. “Our safety is at stake, and we urge the police to take our concerns seriously,” Gupta added.As calls for action grow louder, a response from the traffic police is awaited on the matter.
