What do you get under e-taxi 50% subsidy?
50% subsidy on the ex-showroom price (with taxes) of an electric taxi for unemployed Himachali youth, and the e-taxi is then hired by a government department on a monthly rent for at least 4 years.
The subsidy is only released when a government department or body asks for an e-taxi, so being in the reserve pool does not mean an immediate subsidy. Monthly rates are fixed by the Transport Department and can change.
e-taxi 50% subsidy: latest updates
- Budget 2026-27: 50% subsidy on e-taxis for 500 more youths (₹50 crore), the monthly payment to e-taxi owners to rise by ₹5,000, and a new 50% capital subsidy by DBT on e-rickshaws for 500 youths. official source
Who is eligible for e-taxi 50% subsidy?
- Bonafide Himachali, at least 23 years old, with at least 7 years of driving experience and a valid driving licence.
- Unemployed (unemployment certificate needed).
- Only one person per family can take the benefit.
- Minimum education: Class 12 as per the 2023 SOP (the e-taxi portal asks for the Class 10 certificate).
- The parent scheme covers youth aged 20 to 45 (women get 5 more years).
Also check:
- You must have 7 years of driving experience (the government may relax this in special cases).
- Only one member of a family can get the e-taxi subsidy.
Documents needed for e-taxi 50% subsidy
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How to apply for e-taxi 50% subsidy
- Register on the Transport Department e-taxi portal (etaxi.hp.gov.in) with your name, mobile, email, date of birth, address and RTO.
- Upload your driving licence, bonafide Himachali certificate, unemployment certificate, Aadhaar, date of birth proof and Class 10 certificate, and pay the ₹20 application fee online.
- The RTO checks your papers (you get 5 days to fix mistakes) and a state committee approves eligible applicants into a reserve pool valid for 2 years.
- When a department needs an e-taxi, your case goes to the Industries Department for the 50% subsidy and to the bank for the loan on the rest.
How to check e-taxi 50% subsidy status
- Log in to etaxi.hp.gov.in with your email ID; the department also sends SMS updates at each step.
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Common questions
Who is eligible for e-taxi 50% subsidy?
Bonafide Himachali, at least 23 years old, with at least 7 years of driving experience and a valid driving licence. Unemployed (unemployment certificate needed). Only one person per family can take the benefit. Minimum education: Class 12 as per the 2023 SOP (the e-taxi portal asks for the Class 10 certificate). The parent scheme covers youth aged 20 to 45 (women get 5 more years).
How much do I get under e-taxi 50% subsidy?
50% subsidy on the ex-showroom price (with taxes) of an electric taxi for unemployed Himachali youth, and the e-taxi is then hired by a government department on a monthly rent for at least 4 years. The subsidy is only released when a government department or body asks for an e-taxi, so being in the reserve pool does not mean an immediate subsidy. Monthly rates are fixed by the Transport Department and can change.
What documents do I need for e-taxi 50% subsidy?
Domicile or residence certificate of the state; Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Age proof (birth certificate, school certificate or similar); Education certificates (marksheets); Self-declaration in the prescribed form; Passport-size photo; Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Caste certificate (SC / ST / OBC), if you claim it.
How do I apply for e-taxi 50% subsidy?
Register on the Transport Department e-taxi portal (etaxi.hp.gov.in) with your name, mobile, email, date of birth, address and RTO. Upload your driving licence, bonafide Himachali certificate, unemployment certificate, Aadhaar, date of birth proof and Class 10 certificate, and pay the ₹20 application fee online. The RTO checks your papers (you get 5 days to fix mistakes) and a state committee approves eligible applicants into a reserve pool valid for 2 years. When a department needs an e-taxi, your case goes to the Industries Department for the 50% subsidy and to the bank for the loan on the rest. Official site: https://etaxi.hp.gov.in/
How do I check e-taxi 50% subsidy status?
Log in to etaxi.hp.gov.in with your email ID; the department also sends SMS updates at each step.
Do I have to pay anyone to apply for e-taxi 50% subsidy?
No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.
How much subsidy is given on e-taxi in Himachal Pradesh?
50% of the ex-showroom price including taxes, under the Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgar Start-up Yojana. The rest can be taken as a bank loan.
Who can apply for the HP e-taxi scheme?
Unemployed bonafide Himachali youth aged 23 or more with 7 years of driving experience and a valid licence; only one person per family.
Where do I register for the e-taxi scheme?
On the Transport Department portal etaxi.hp.gov.in, with a ₹20 online application fee. Helpline: 0177-2803136.
Official sources
- e-Taxi portal, Directorate of Transport, Govt of Himachal Pradesh
- Transport Department, Govt of Himachal Pradesh: SOP for hiring of e-taxi under Rajiv Gandhi Swarozgaar Yojna-2023
- Himachal Pradesh Budget Speech 2026-27 (para 95 and 96), Finance Department
Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 31 January 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.