This initiative was undertaken after complaints from women passengers about incidents like unscrupulous co-passengers, inappropriate touching during the journey, and discomfort when the driver seats more than three passengers, among other issues. The union members are discussing the possibility of having a single queue for a particular route | Mumbai news
Pune Railway Station: “The Pune railway division is keen to operate prepaid auto booths at the station and will provide necessary assistance,” Ramdas Bhise, Pune division, divisional commercial manager and public relations officer, said.
The new fare prices will come into effect from October 1. As per repors, there are 48,000 taxis and about two lakh auto rickshaws in Mumbai. Earlier, the fare of auto and taxi were Rs 25 and Rs 21. Mumbai: Taxi and Autorickshaw Minimum Fare Hiked, Increased Prices Effective From October 1; Check New Rates Here.
Amid the ongoing fuel price hike, the taxi- rickshaw and drivers association warned about the possibility of going on strike as they demanded an increment in the fares on Friday.