Autorickshaw drivers reiterate demand of fare increase
Auto unions seek hike in meter fares, welfare board for drivers
Autorickshaw drivers and app-based transport unions met with Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar on Saturday to reiterate their demand for raising the minimum fare and per kilometre fare. Representatives from the joint action committee (JAC) comprised of B. Venkatesham, A. Sathireddy, M.A. Saleem, Ajay Babu and others delivered this and other concerns to Mr. Prabhakar, following a previous meeting on September 7.
The JAC members pushed for a minimum auto fare of ₹40 and ₹18 for each additional kilometre. Mr. Prabhakar confirmed that the government was actively working on the details for establishing a welfare board for autorickshaw workers and developing an app for the sector. The union leaders requested the government to restrict autorickshaw operation in cities where drivers are registered outside Hyderabad, suggesting permits for local drivers to cater to the city's transportation needs.
Mr. Prabhakar promised the issuance of remaining auto permits covered under Government Order No. 263 soon and recommended the union leaders to send a smaller delegation of around five representatives to meet him weekly to address the drivers' issues until the concerns are resolved.
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