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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Time of India
Auto union leaders link rising crimes to lax driver checks
1 2 Jaipur: After the arrest of two men who posed as auto drivers and robbed elderly women, auto union leaders in Jaipur have admitted that the city lacks a proper system to verify or monitor drivers, leaving the door open for such crimes. "There is no real enforcement. Drivers are supposed to wear blue aprons for identification, but most don't, and passengers hardly notice," said Kuldeep Singh Issar, president of a city auto union. He said that until 2017, khaki uniforms were mandatory, but the rule was changed after drivers complained about having to change clothes for personal events. "The govt then allowed the use of aprons, which could be worn over regular clothes. But even this rule is rarely followed, and the Rs 100 fine for non-compliance is hardly a deterrent," Issar added. Following the recent incident, union leaders have issued fresh requests to member drivers to wear aprons. However, they stressed that an apron alone cannot confirm whether a driver is genuine or not. The deeper issue, they said, is the lack of identity verification and data collection. "A large number of auto drivers in Jaipur are not part of any union," said Umrao Quershi, president of another major auto union. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like We Have No Words For Dog The Bounty Hunter's Transformation Cash Roadster Undo "Most have migrated from other states. Once settled, they often bring in friends or relatives to drive autos. Many either hold licences from their home states or have no licence at all," he added. Quershi added that in many cases, the only information available to police is through auto owners who rent out vehicles. "We are not sure if these owners keep proper records of who's driving their autos," he said. Both union leaders urged the state govt to introduce a comprehensive verification and registration system. They emphasised that without official identification, even enforcement of existing rules becomes ineffective, allowing criminal elements to operate unchecked in the city's public transport system.
Time of India
28-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Jaipur launches KTS App for affordable cab and auto rides
The cab and auto rickshaw associations of Jaipur are trying to launch a local app—KTS, just like their counterparts in states like West Bengal and Maharashtra. The association members claimed that passengers can book cabs, autos, and bikes at the govt-announced fare with a minimum service charge through this app. "We don't think that the govt can put pressure on the app cab providers, like Ola or Uber, and take control of the fare of the app cab. It's better to have an indigenous app for the state where we can control the fare with the help or instructions of the state government. We would soon promote the KTS app ," stated Kuldeep Singh Issar, president of an auto rickshaw union in the city. Members of the cabs and auto associations claim that this app will have dual benefits for both the drivers and passengers. First, since the app would only charge govt-approved fare, there won't be any surcharges that the normal app cab charges during high demand. Second, a marginal service price will be charged that the drivers paid as commission to the operators of the app. This service charge will be utilised for app maintenance. "Passengers can also book two-wheeler rides through this app. In the future, we may consider adding e-rickshaws to this app. There are also provisions to book outstation rides through this app," added Issar. The associations launched this app last year. But due to lack of promotion, the app did not become popular among drivers and passengers. Now, the union wants to promote this app in a big way. Soon, they will write to the state government, airport officials, and the railways to provide stands for cabs and autos registered with this app at the city's bus stands, airport, and railway stations.
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Raj to promote its own app for booking cabs, autos, and bikes
1 2 Jaipur: The cab and auto rickshaw associations of Jaipur are trying to launch a local app—KTS, just like their counterparts in states like West Bengal and Maharashtra. The association members claimed that passengers can book cabs, autos, and bikes at the govt-announced fare with a minimum service charge through this app. "We don't think that the govt can put pressure on the app cab providers, like Ola or Uber, and take control of the fare of the app cab. It's better to have an indigenous app for the state where we can control the fare with the help or instructions of the state govt. We would soon promote the KTS app," stated Kuldeep Singh Issar, president of an auto rickshaw union in the city. Members of the cabs and auto associations claim that this app will have dual benefits for both the drivers and passengers. First, since the app would only charge govt-approved fare, there won't be any surcharges that the normal app cab charges during high demand. Second, a marginal service price will be charged that the drivers paid as commission to the operators of the app. This service charge will be utilised for app maintenance. "Passengers can also book two-wheeler rides through this app. In the future, we may consider adding e-rickshaws to this app. There are also provisions to book outstation rides through this app," added Issar. The associations launched this app last year. But due to lack of promotion, the app did not become popular among drivers and passengers. Now, the union wants to promote this app in a big way. Soon, they will write to the state govt, airport officials, and the railways to provide stands for cabs and autos registered with this app at the city's bus stands, airport, and railway stations.
Time of India
05-06-2025
- Time of India
Drivers of cabs, autos clash in Kardhani on Day 4 of strike
Jaipur: The strike by app-based cab drivers in Jaipur entered its fourth day Thursday. Tensions escalated in the evening when a scuffle broke out between cab drivers and auto-rickshaw drivers near the Indian petrol pump under Kardhani police station area. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The cab drivers allegedly tried to snatch the keys from auto-rickshaw drivers and deflated the tyres of their vehicles. Kardhani police reached the spot, but the cab drivers fled as soon as they saw police. Kuldeep Singh Issar, leader of the joint forum spearheading the strike, said, "The auto drivers are also partly at fault here. We have made it clear that the strike is on, then why are they still picking up passengers?" He added, "We didn't earn a single rupee in the past four days, yet we are standing our ground to fight for our rights. Like everyone else, we have EMIs to pay and families to feed, but this battle needs to be fought with resolve." Issar also raised concerns over low online ride fares. "We are earning just Rs 8 per kilometre through online bookings. How much lower can the fares go? We have submitted a memorandum to deputy CM Premchand Bairwa and the transport commissioner, demanding that Jaipur adopt a metered fare system similar to Delhi and Mumbai," he added. On the other hand, expressing strong displeasure, Amar Singh Chauhan, state president of Pink City Auto Rickshaw Union, said local auto drivers, who are not part of the strike, are being unnecessarily harassed.
