Kejriwal promises hike in fares, other sops for autodrivers

February 07, 2014 16:47

More on Arvind Kejriwal's address today to his large vote bank -- auto drivers. There are nearly 80,000 autorickshaws running in the capital.

Kejriwal today announced annual revision of Auto fares based on inflation, provision for training of drivers by transport department and relaxation in some of the rules for them.

The Aam Aadmi Party had acknowledged their role in its electoral success and promised to address their grievances.

"If inflation increases, auto fares would then be hiked. If inflation declines, auto fares would be reduced by the government," the CM said. He announced that traffic police and transport department would only seize autos which don't have license, permit and fitness.

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