The Mumbai police’s traffic department has formed a four-member team to tackle the frequent breakdowns of electric vehicles (EVs) on city roads. Officials said EV failures surge every summer due to multiple factors, often causing major traffic disruptions.

According to the traffic police, when an EV breaks down, it gets locked in the middle of the road, worsening congestion. Since traffic cops are usually the first responders, the department has trained four officers, with assistance from a reputed automobile company, to restart stalled EVs and help them reach the nearest garage.