Meters for auto will be compulsory in Belgaum ?
Illustration by Bharat Jagtap
But the Authorities and the citizens opposed any more postponement of the implementation of the fares by meter.
Finally it was decided to implement the auto fare by meter from July 15, 2013.
Also suggestions were made to disclose the tariff rates at auto stands. Auto associations demanded more fare as the prices of LPG have been increased and also demanded a fare revision every 6 months.
So currently if this is implemented the prices would be as follows:
First 2 kms – Rs. 20 Minimum fare
Above 2 Kms – Rs. 9 per km.
Citizens are now happy with this decision and it would be a boon for the city. However the need to have all the auto meters re-calibrated and RTO has to put a sticker on the meter mentioning the date, else we will end up going no where.
Auto Fares else where:
Bangalore: Minimum fare: Rs.20 for 1.8 Kms and Rs.11/km after that
Mumbai: Minimum fare: Rs.15 for 1.5 Kms and Rs.10/km after that
Pune: Minimum fare: Rs.11 for 1 Km and Rs.10/km after that
Mysore: Minimum fare: Rs.20 for 2 Kms and Rs.10/km after that
We at AAB really apprehensive about this implementation reason being -
How many meters in the autos are WORKING and have been calibrated ?
Even if the meters exist many have those old analog ones, which means you should have a chart prepared for the fare.
Will this all happen in a week time??
But we will be the happiest as well as this would be the best gift for Belgaumites.