Telangana to set up welfare board for auto drivers: Bhatti
Telangana's Deputy Chief Minister announced the creation of a welfare board for auto-rickshaw drivers to provide social security and benefits. The government is also subsidizing the transition to electric and CNG vehicles to promote cleaner urban transport.
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This policy initiative addresses the economic needs of a large informal workforce while simultaneously pushing for environmental sustainability in urban transit.
Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka on Saturday announced that the State government will soon establish a welfare board for auto-rickshaw drivers to provide social security and welfare benefits.
Addressing leaders of the Hyderabad City Auto Drivers’ Associations JAC at a dinner meeting hosted at Praja Bhavan here, Mr. Bhatti said the government is committed to resolving the issues of auto drivers and transport workers with a humanitarian approach. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar and SC Development Minister Adluri Laxman Kumar attended the event.
Mr. Bhatti said the government recently approved the increase of auto fare from ₹11 to ₹14 per kilometre after considering representations from drivers and discussing the issue in the Cabinet. He criticized the previous government for failing to address the concerns of auto drivers despite repeated protests over the past decade.
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