‘Will take months for auto, taxi drivers to recover losses’
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June 13, 2021 20:34 IST
Many are worried they may not see brisk business until every one of them is fully vaccinated
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Autorickshaws and taxis will be allowed to ply with a maximum of two passengers from June 14. | Photo Credit:
K. MURALI KUMAR
Many are worried they may not see brisk business until every one of them is fully vaccinated
While the city gears up for easing of lockdown restrictions, autorickshaw and taxi drivers, who have not had a regular income since April, say it will be months before they can recover their losses. The Karnataka government has announced that autorickshaws and taxis will be allowed to ply with a maximum of two passengers from June 14.
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In addition to fuel cost increase, demand for cabs has reduced, because of the WFH model in place. Transport department records show there are two lakh taxis registered in Bengaluru. Fuel prices and less demand making Bengaluru cab drivers quit job | Photo Credit: IANS
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