Tour van drivers federation appeals for higher seating limits in T.N. vans
Tourist van drivers in Tamil Nadu are petitioning the government to increase seating capacity limits, citing outdated 1989 regulations. They argue that modern vehicle manufacturing and tourism growth necessitate higher capacity, similar to rules currently in place in other Indian states.
Why it matters
Updating transport regulations is critical for the economic viability of the tourism sector and the operational efficiency of transport providers.
Tourist van drivers appealed to Sivaganga District Collector P. Akash to increase the seating capacity of tourist vans.
More than 50,000 tourist vans are operated in Tamil Nadu. There are over 250 vans in Sivaganga district. The government has permitted only 13 persons — one driver and 12 passengers — in these vans, the petitioners noted.
Transport officials collect fines from van drivers who take additional passengers. However, other States permit seating arrangements in tourist vans in four different categories: 13, 16, 18 and 20 persons, including the driver, they added.
Emphasising that permission should be granted to increase the number of seats in Tamil Nadu as well, members of the All India Vehicle Drivers Federation and the Tamil Nadu Coach Van Federation appealed to the Collector.
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