From now on, auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers in the capital Delhi will have to wear the prescribed uniform to drive and if they fail to follow the order, they will be fined heavily.
The Delhi government issued an order on Monday auto rickshaw And the taxi drivers have been asked to wear the prescribed uniform only and if they fail to follow the order, they will be fined heavily. Along with this, the license can also be suspended for repeatedly violating the rule. Delhi Government In the order issued by the Transport Department of motor vehicle act Under Section 66 of 1988, every taxi and auto rickshaw needs a permit.
The permit carries certain conditions, one of which is that the person shall not drive without wearing the prescribed uniform. Auto and taxi unions said they are ready to comply with the order, but also demanded a fine of Rs 10,000 from the government. Also urged to reduce.
Awareness will be created among the drivers
A transport department official said that their initial focus will be on creating awareness among drivers about wearing uniforms as the city will host the G-20 summit and the government does not want the city to have a bad image. Orders have already been issued by the Transport Department and awareness will also be spread among all drivers about wearing uniforms.
Government should reduce the amount of fine
Responding to this after the order was issued by the Transport Department, the President of Capital Drivers Welfare Association said that he has no problem with wearing uniform, but the amount of challan fixed by the government is very high. One earns only 1-2 thousand rupees a day by driving an auto.
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