Zero Mile Samvad Highlights: Nitin Gadkari share perspective - 'Driverless cars will never come to India"

Delhi : At the Zero Mile Samvad, which was held by IIM Nagpur, India's Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, addressed concerns about road safety and detailed a number of government initiatives to reduce traffic accidents. 

Additionally he made it clear that although Tesla is welcome in India, Chinese production for Indian sales is not permitted. "Tesla is welcome to visit India, but they are unable to produce goods in China and sell them there. That is not conceivable," Gadkari stated to Business Today.

In addition to highlighting hydrogen's significance as the fuel of the future, Nitin Gadkari reaffirmed the government's commitment to implementing cutting-edge technologies to enhance public infrastructure. He went on, "We are working to bring the best technology to help in enhancing the public infrastructure. Hydrogen is the futuristic fuel."

Gadkari highlighted advancements in automotive innovation, including the addition of six airbags, the elimination of dark patches on roadways, and the augmentation of fines under the Electric Motors Act. "Though we have preserved ambulances and cranes and raised fines through the Electric Motors Act, things can only get better from here on out. Every year, we also increase awareness," Gadkari said to Siddharth Zarabi, managing editor of Business Today TV.

Gadkari however was adamant in his opposition to the use of autonomous vehicles in India, raising worries over the loss of driver jobs. "I will never allow driverless cars to come into India because I will not let that happen," said Gadkari. "It will take away the jobs of several drivers."