Mangalore: Autorickshaw drivers of the district are seeking a revision in auto fares by increasing it to Rs 24 for every 1.5 kms and thereafter Rs 16 for every km.
A delegation of autorickshaw drivers of the district under the aegis of the Co-ordination Committee of the DK District Autorickshaw Drivers’ Association met Deputy Commissioner Dr.NS. Chennappa Gowda on May 31, Thursday, and submitted a memorandum to him in this regard.
The delegation apprised the DC of the problems confronting the autorickshaw drivers due to increase in fuel prices as well as increase in LPG by Rs 6 per liter some time back. They even pointed out that even the maintenance costs of auto rickshaws has seen a spurt, making it inevitable for them to seek revision in autorickshaw fares.
Among those in the delegation were M Ali Hassan, President of the Committee, Vishnumurthi, Secretary, Jayaprakash, Joint Secretary and others.