Auto Drivers Demand Fare Hike Following Rise in Fuel Prices

Virajpet, June 2: Due to the increase in petrol, diesel, CNG and oil prices globally, it is inevitable to increase auto prices. Jai Bharat Auto Drivers and Owners Association President N.N. Shivu has urged the district association to immediately discuss with the concerned officials and take action.

Speaking at a press conference called at the Virajpet Press Club, he said that due to the war between America and Iran, the right amount of petrol and diesel is not available from the Gulf countries in the prescribed quantity. As the oil companies supplying petrol and diesel have been suffering huge losses for the last two months, the oil price has increased by Rs 7 compared to the price it was a month ago.

The minimum price of autos was Rs 40. Due to the increase in oil prices, some auto drivers are getting Rs 50. Due to this, there are arguments between the public and auto drivers. The concerned RTO officials said that it would be better to increase the minimum rate to Rs 50.

Member Vasanth said that auto drivers have been given only a 15 km limit. But there are CNG bunkers only in Virajpet and Kushalnagar in the district. If an accident occurs while filling gas from a distant town, no insurance facilities are available. Therefore, he demanded that auto drivers be given free access to travel throughout the district.

Member Suresh Kumar said that this is a serious problem and District President Medappa should put pressure on the RTO officials to solve the problem. Also, road cutting has occurred on most of the roads in the town and potholes have formed. This is hindering vehicle traffic. He demanded that the road be widened immediately as the traffic is increasing day by day.

Aran B.S, Kiran, Roshan S, Shubhakar were present in the meeting.

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