In a letter addressed to the Commissioner on June 28, the minister stated that permits of such autos should be immediately cancelled and cases registered against violators. He cited specific instances of overcharging, including fares collected through popular aggregator apps such as Rapido and Auto O." />
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Karna Minister advocates strict action against auto drivers

Bengaluru, June 29 (UN) Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the Transport Commissioner to take stringent action against autorickshaws in Bengaluru, particularly app-based services, that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, terming the practice a "daylight robbery."
In a letter addressed to the Commissioner on June 28, the minister stated that permits of such autos should be immediately cancelled and cases registered against violators. He cited specific instances of overcharging, including fares collected through popular aggregator apps such as Rapido and Auto O.
"For example: On June 18, Rapido Auto App charged Rs 100.89 per km, while Auto O App charged Rs 184.19 for a 4 km journey. This kind of daylight robbery from the public is unforgivable, strict action should be taken urgently," Reddy wrote.
He added that any complaint from a passenger, be it about exorbitant fares, cancellation of journeys when higher fares are not agreed to, must be acted upon without delay. "The permit of such autos should be cancelled and a case should be registered," the minister insisted.
Commuters have been increasingly raising concerns about increasing auto fares in the city. As per government norms, the metre fare stands at Rs 30 for the first 1.9 km and Rs 15 for each subsequent kilometre.
Reddy noted that although the Transport Department has already initiated action in several such cases, particularly against auto drivers refusing rides or demanding excess fares, complaints continue to flood in from the public.
The Minister has also submitted mobile screenshots provided by aggrieved passengers as proof of inflated charges. He urged officials to devise an effective action plan to safeguard public interest.
"It has been directed to immediately formulate an effective action plan to protect the interest of the public and take stern action against the guilty auto drivers and owners," Reddy said. UNI BDN SSP
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