Daijiworld Media Network – Mangaluru (MS)
Mangaluru, Sep 6: Dakshina Kannada deputy commissioner (DC) Mullai Muhilan clarified that the order passed on July 26, allowing the operation of electric auto-rickshaws (E-autos) throughout the district without area restrictions, cannot be revoked.
Speaking at a meeting with auto-rickshaw owners and drivers held at the DC's office on Thursday, Muhilan said, “This order was issued within the legal framework, following the guidelines of the Union government and a directive from the high court. Those concerned may seek further clarification through an appeal in a higher court."
He added, "The union government has granted free permits for E-autos to operate without any city (Zone-1) or rural (Zone-2) restrictions. This is being implemented across Karnataka, including in Mangaluru, with similar provisions in Bengaluru. However, restrictions have been imposed in Tamil Nadu. If such restrictions are to be implemented here, they must be enforced at the state government level. Auto-rickshaws drivers in Chikkamagaluru have already appealed to the state government for restrictions similar to those in Tamil Nadu."
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Vicky Raj, Mangalore
Sun, Sep 08 2024Now a days E Rickshaws are becoming more famous and it is one of the best way for Self Employment. Let the youth earn their daily bread by their own
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arun, mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024please implement as earliest , we voted for Central government Policy
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Rudolf R, Mumbai-Manglore
Fri, Sep 06 2024@Sanjay, Mangalore; reduction of fares will again be strongly opposed by the regular autorajas for obvious reasons; secondly most non EV autos run on gas whereas their meters run on diesel rates thus getting a pretty good margin; compare the meter tariffs, they are much higher than in Metro cities like Mumbai! Passengers who once travel in an E-auto would always prefer the same due to the leg area and ride comfort; those conventional auto owners will have to compete with the E-autos or change over!!
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Praveen, Mangalorean
Fri, Sep 06 20241st of all it's a good decision by DC, but need to take action against auto-rickshaw drivers who don't value all passengers. park in stand and say go in other auto ??? Because some auto drivers all others get remarks, Never seen an auto rickshaw checked by RTO or fined?
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Sanjay Shenoy, Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024Whole day we are standing in queue under the sun and rain. There is no communal hatred when we stand In thunder rain and Hot sun. We also a human made by flush and blood like you. Whole day we are getting 900 Rs. Because some don't blame whole community. 900 Rs 400 Rs For fuel, 200 Rs for maintenance 300 for family balance only 50.00 Rs or less depends on daily basis. Come on guys.
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Rudolf Rodrigues, Mumbai-Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024Auto goons are habituated to daylight looting of the gullible and docile localites that they don't want other efficient modes of public transportation to get introduced; high time they try to evolve with the rapid changes in technology, or perish!!😞🙏
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Sanjay, Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024If the Fare is reduced, and the meter system is strictly implemented in Mangalore and Udupi. Then it will be a win - win situation for both the Auto Driver and the Passenger.
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Chandrakanth, Msngalore
Sun, Sep 08 2024People should use public transport ,own vehicle, sharing rides.boycitt those roadies.
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Rahul, Bejai Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024To see the true colours of some of these guys u need to visit the railway station andsee how they behave, They are so rude and they threaten people as well if they don't agree to the fares they demand and they act as if they own Mangalore.
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Shivaprasad K U, Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024Reduce the auto fares for Electric Autos.
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Jithesh, Mangalore
Fri, Sep 06 2024This saffron creators are born to dismantle the harmony of society, they are the first in all criminal activities on name of God .
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Jossey Saldanha, Raheja Waterfront
Fri, Sep 06 2024India can no longer afford Petrol ...
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real kujuma, kodial
Fri, Sep 06 2024good decision sir...dont care these thotte giraki saffron infested auto fellows...one of the worst creatures of this city...they fleece public like anything especially when it rains and on holidays and sundays..
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