Call for action against private mini bus operators for collecting excess fares from the public
The Coonoor Consumer Protection Association has urged the Regional Transport Office in The Nilgiris to take stricter action against private minibus operators for charging excess fares. The association claims that previous fines were ineffective and that operators continue to exploit passengers despite ongoing inspections.
Why it matters
This highlights a recurring issue of regulatory enforcement in public transportation and the challenges consumer advocacy groups face in ensuring fair pricing for essential services.
The Coonoor Consumer Protection Association has appealed to the Regional Transport Office (RTO) in The Nilgiris to initiate strict action under the Motor Vehicles Act against minibuses that were collecting excess fares from members of the public.
S. Manogaran, President of the Association said that the RTO had been briefed about the collection of excess fares by operators of private mini buses in the district, which had led to RTO officials conducting inspections on some vehicles and imposing fines in Udhagamandalam and Coonoor.
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