Auto Strike
I still can't understand the reason behind all these auto rickshaws in strike at Hyderabad. There are two good things that are happening now...
1) All autos compulsorily need to have digital meters. This is just not a change but for sure it is going to help public. Not like in other places like Chennai where autos do have digital meters but the prices are still on bargain basis. Here in hyderabad, auto drivers do respect meters mostly but the only problem is many autos do have tampered meters. So, can you understand my doubt? These people still want analog meters so that they can tamper and exploit the passengers. The basic reason behind the strike is itself invalid.
2) The next action which the Andhra government has proposed is just like Mumbai - To move away from autos to taxis & cabs in few years. This is just to reduce and avoid traffic congestions it seems. Though I still am not able to find the logical reasoning behind this, but still may be a good move. Because the government is providing additional benefits for the auto owners & drivers who would come forward for this transition.
Hope things will be settled soon and public will reap the benefits soon.
1 comment:
Very true. The motive behind the strike is simple - "We shall not install digital meters because that will prevent us from cheating".
Also, look at railway stations and airport - it is impossible to find an auto who agrees to go strictly by meter, till you walk at least 200 metres away from them.
And talking of so-called prepaid autos and taxis at airport - it is the government's way of looting outsiders - by charging double fare.
Compare this to Delhi - there the prepaid auto charges are strcitly by meter.
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