Public see red

Public see red
Bangalore, DHNS:
Commuters travelling in the ubiquitous autorickshaws have given a thumbs-down to the rude behaviour of drivers...


Commuters travelling in the ubiquitous autorickshaws have given a thumbs-down to the rude behaviour of drivers. They have demanded fool-proof meters to reduce the tampering of conventional meters and asked for stringent action against drivers demanding excess fare.

The special committee headed by Deputy Commissioner of Police, Traffic (East) has received responses via e-mail and snail mail from the public offering suggestions on the increase in minimum auto fares as demanded by various auto unions.

Seemanth Kumar Singh, DCP (East) told Deccan Herald on Monday said that a mixed response has been received over the issue of an upward revision in auto fares. “Majority of commuters have expressed their views against the behaviour of auto drivers and called for better etiquette. Installation of digital metres are also suggested,” he said.

Syed Shafi Ahmed, Regional Transport Officer and Additional Secretary RTA suggests that more buses be introduced to reduce dependency on autos by the middle class commuters. “Out of 32 lakh vehicles registered in the city, 72 percent comprises two wheelers, 16 percent cars, 4 percent buses/public transport and just 3 percent autos. People don’t like to spend about Rs 80 to Rs 100 a day on auto expenses. They want a comfortable mode of transport,” he opined.