Mangalore: Auto stir on August 4 (August 04, 2006)
MANGALORE: Protesting against the District Administration’s decision of postponing the review of autorickshaw fares, Yuvashakti organisation will go on strike from the midnight of August 3 to August 4. Autorickshaws affiliated to Yuvashakti organisation will not ply during the above mentioned time. Briefing a press meet in the city on Tuesday, Secretary of Yuvashakti Sunilkumar Shetty informed that a decision to this effect was taken in the meeting of the organisation held today. More Info...
Three-wheel drive Add to Clippings (August 02, 2006)
Call them what you will tuk-tuk, auto, rocket the humble Indian autorickshaw has captured the imagination of the traffic-weary people of Europe. Most recently, the people of UK's popular seaside resort, Brighton, have discovered to their delight that the auto is "cheaper, faster, eco-friendly and fun". More Info...
It's 'Fare' Problem-Day-long Rickshaw Strike on August 4 (August 01, 2006)
MANGALORE, AUG 1: The city-based various autorickshaw associations have decided to hold a day-long rickshaw strike on Friday August 4 demanding a hike in fare. A decision in this regard was taken during the meeting of various rickshaw associations such as CITU, HMS, Shramika Sanghatane, Minority Drivers and Owners Associations. More than 100 representatives of rickshaw stands too were present during the meeting. B Vishnumurty, convener of the coordination committee of Dakshina Kannada Autorickshaw Drivers Association.
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Are bullock carts the future? Well, you can never tell... (August 01, 2006)
Gouri Shah, Tuesday, August 01, 2006 23:36 IST: What’s the one thing that every Mumbaikar wished he or she had more of? Time, right? That dreaded daily commute on an awful road, a crowded train, a jam-packed bus, a rapacious taxi driver and a crazed autorickshaw. Whichever way you look at it, it ain’t fun. More Info...
Woman loses chain in suburban train compartment (July 30, 2006)
CHENNAI: Two chain-snatching cases were reported in the last 24 hours. Police said the first incident took place on Harrington Road, Chetpet, on Saturday, while the second one happened in a suburban train compartment on Friday evening.
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Setting the meter right (July 29, 2006)
The issue of ensuring a proper travel fare system for autorickshaws in the city seems to take more time in sorting out. The Regional Transport Office is tied up with the streamlining of city permits and the trade unions have already started raising protests over promises being broken.
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Police reach out to youth in old city (July 29, 2006)
HYDERABAD: Extending a helping hand to the unemployed youth of old city, the city police on Friday expressed willingness to train eligible candidates for private security guard posts.
Speaking at a programme organised at Charminar in old city to help local autorickshaw drivers secure driving licenses, Traffic Police Additional Commissioner A.K. Khan said there was huge demand from private companies for security guards. "There is an opportunity in this demand and we're ready to help eligible candidates by imparting required training," he said.
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Traffic diversion, a relief to school students (July 29, 2006)
Diversion of vehicles from Kamarajar Salai through the Nochikuppam bypass near Light House has come as a relief to school students of this congested area. Police announced the diversion on Monday last, mainly to decongest the Santhome High Road during morning and evening peak hours. Vehicles are diverted to the seaside road via Nochikuppam between 7.30 a.m and 10.30 a.m and between 1.30 p.m and 4.30 p.m. More Info..
Meter’s down for pre-paid autos at Kalupur railway station (July 27, 2006)
AHMEDABAD, JULY 27: In mid-June, a pre-paid autorickshaw stand was set up at Kalupur railway station. The idea was to prevent autorickshaw drivers from fleecing passengers and also to let passengers wanting to travel short distances get an auto. But within a month, the number of autorickshaws being hired from the stand has slid considerably, forcing authorities to mull handing it over to private operators. More Info...
Call centre may be set up to register complaints against autorickshaw drivers (July 27, 2006)
BANGALORE: The Transport Department will soon open a 24-hour call centre in Bangalore to register complaints about problems faced by the public while hiring autorickshaws.
Transport Commissioner M.C. Narayana Gowda said this at the inauguration of "Capacity building programme for service providers" organised by the Karnataka Tourism Forum, the Tourism Department and the Transport Department here on Wednesday.
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Auto fare revision soon: Letika Saran (July 26, 2006)
CHENNAI: Autorickshaw fares in Chennai will be revised soon, according to Greater Chennai Police Commissioner Letika Saran. It will be the first revision in fare since 1996 and could meet the long-pending demand of autorickshaw unions. "We are getting many complaints from people against autorickshaw operators.”
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'Sustained effort must to promote tourism' (July 26, 2006)
Speakers at a seminar here to promote tourism-friendly culture in Tamilnadu called for sustainable effort and complete support from the people in that direction.
Irai Anbu, Secretary, Information and Tourism Department, speaking at the inaugural function yesterday, said, 'tourism is not only related to the captive features of a state, but it also relates with the people's attitude'. Referring to the autorickshaw drivers and guides with whom tourists interact, he said the first-level contact should be a pleasant one for tourists. More Info...
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