Hubli: The officials who were till now engaged in election work and other projects in the district will now implement fare meters on autos.
The administration had planned to start on October 1, 2022, but after meeting with auto unions and drivers, the deadline was pushed forward. Dharwad The district administration has decided to introduce recalibrated fare meters in autos on January 1, 2023. Despite changes in the ultimatum by the authorities, there was no visible change. Meanwhile, the practice of charging exorbitant rents continues in the twin cities.
Looking at the present scenario, in view of the careless attitude of the autos, the district administration has decided to initiate action against the errant autos which failed to line up. Soon, in the meeting of RTA, the district administration will decide the date for starting the action.
Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Gurudutt Hegde said the officials were busy with elections and other work, due to which the fare meters could not be implemented on autos. He said, “Now enough time has been given to the auto owners and drivers to get their fare meters installed. Soon the date regarding strict implementation of the fare meters will be finalized after discussion with the officers of the concerned departments in the RTA meeting.” will be shaped.” ,
According to sources in the Dharwad DC office, the RTA increased the minimum fare for auto rickshaws in July from Rs 28 to Rs 30 for the first 1.6 km. As per the revised tariff, the fare will be Rs 15 for every additional 1 km and auto drivers can charge 50% extra between 10 pm and 5 am.
The auto fares were last revised in October 2017-18. Petrol and diesel prices have increased in recent months. Sources said that considering the petition of autorickshaw drivers associations, the fare was revised.
Gradually the condition of the roads in the twin cities is improving. Now the time has come to implement fare meters on autos in Hubli-Dharwad. Instead of delaying, the authorities should launch a special drive to make fare meters mandatory on autos, so that the exorbitant fees charged by autos can be controlled. He said that people are facing huge problems in traveling in autos mainly from bus terminals and railway stations at night and early hours Ramesh Sa social worker.
The administration had planned to start on October 1, 2022, but after meeting with auto unions and drivers, the deadline was pushed forward. Dharwad The district administration has decided to introduce recalibrated fare meters in autos on January 1, 2023. Despite changes in the ultimatum by the authorities, there was no visible change. Meanwhile, the practice of charging exorbitant rents continues in the twin cities.
Looking at the present scenario, in view of the careless attitude of the autos, the district administration has decided to initiate action against the errant autos which failed to line up. Soon, in the meeting of RTA, the district administration will decide the date for starting the action.
Dharwad Deputy Commissioner Gurudutt Hegde said the officials were busy with elections and other work, due to which the fare meters could not be implemented on autos. He said, “Now enough time has been given to the auto owners and drivers to get their fare meters installed. Soon the date regarding strict implementation of the fare meters will be finalized after discussion with the officers of the concerned departments in the RTA meeting.” will be shaped.” ,
According to sources in the Dharwad DC office, the RTA increased the minimum fare for auto rickshaws in July from Rs 28 to Rs 30 for the first 1.6 km. As per the revised tariff, the fare will be Rs 15 for every additional 1 km and auto drivers can charge 50% extra between 10 pm and 5 am.
The auto fares were last revised in October 2017-18. Petrol and diesel prices have increased in recent months. Sources said that considering the petition of autorickshaw drivers associations, the fare was revised.
Gradually the condition of the roads in the twin cities is improving. Now the time has come to implement fare meters on autos in Hubli-Dharwad. Instead of delaying, the authorities should launch a special drive to make fare meters mandatory on autos, so that the exorbitant fees charged by autos can be controlled. He said that people are facing huge problems in traveling in autos mainly from bus terminals and railway stations at night and early hours Ramesh Sa social worker.