Hyderabad, February 11: Auto unions in the twin cities are set to go on an indefinite protest from midnight today in protest against the special drive being taken up by traffic police, Road Transport authority and Legal Metrology department.
The three departments had decided to carry out the drive against auto drivers for demanding exorbitant fares from people.
In a press meet today, the Telangana Auto Drivers Joint Action Committee convener Mohd Amanullah Kahn said about nine auto unions will be actively embarking on protest while other unions have not conveyed any disagreement. They alleged the recently revised auto fare by the government was unfair in view of hike in fuel prices. “We will carry out the strike until our demands are fulfilled. We are also planning to file a case in High Court against the unfair treatment by the government.”
Meanwhile, special teams of the three departments would check autos for re-calibrated meters. The new fare chart should also be affixed on the backside of driver’s seat, enabling passengers to ascertain if the fare demanded is correct.
APSRTC will run additional 250 buses in the twin cities. Additional trips will also be carried by regular buses. Buses from surrounding districts will be run in the city. District buses passing through city roads will be halted at every bus stop.
–Agencies