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Time of India
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
Auto strike against new traffic rules evokes mixed response
Patna: Strike of auto and e-rickshaw, called by several unions, evoked mixed response in the state capital on Tuesday. Several unions, including Bihar State Auto Chalak Sangh, Auto and e-rickshaw Sanyukt Sangharsh Morcha, Patna Zila e-rickshaw Chalak Sangh and Auto Men's Union had called the strike against new traffic rules. The union leaders staged a protest near the Patna Junction. The protesting leaders demanded immediate resolution of problems arising from the new traffic arrangements for vehicles operating from Patna Junction or coming towards the muti-modal hub. Their demands included reduction in fine amount of Rs 20,000, distribution of licence to e-rickshaw and auto drivers through camps and halt of collection of money in the name of parking at the railway stations, among others. Rajkumar Jha, general secretary of the federation, said: "With the construction of a multi-modal hub and implementation of the new traffic rules at the Patna Junction, auto drivers face lots of challenges. Autos have also stopped plying on some routes due to the new traffic rules." He demanded complete withdrawal of the Road Transport and Safety Bill, 2019 and implementation of Mukhyamantri Chalak Kalyan Yojana. Additionally, he called upon the govt to implement a social security scheme for all drivers. Meanwhile, auto unions including Pragatisheel Auto Chalak Union, Patna; Jan Suraj Auto and e-rickshaw Auto Chalak Sangh and others, said they did not join the strike.
Time of India
20-06-2025
- Automotive
- Time of India
Reserved auto services begin at city airport with new rules
Patna: Reserved autorickshaw services officially began operating from Patna's Jayprakash Narayan International Airport on Friday. The pick-up and drop-off facilities are now available at the airport's multi-parking area. Until now, autorickshaws were not permitted to enter the airport premises. Under the new arrangement, drivers may enter through the old gate, drop off passengers at the designated multi-parking zone and exit through the same gate. The service is regulated with a set of new rules – all drivers must follow a prescribed dress code, carry ID cards verified by their association and have their full details recorded with both the association and airport authorities. The service was inaugurated by Rajkumar Jha, general secretary of the All India Road Transport Workers Federation (Bihar), who highlighted the need for evolving with the times. "Drivers serving airport routes will receive English language training to better assist foreign travellers and non-Hindi speaking passengers from other states. A prepaid booth will be set up soon. Until then, drivers will carry placards to attract passengers," he said. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Abingdon: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Read More Undo Pappu Yadav, president of the Patna District Autorickshaw Drivers' Association, expressed thanks to the airport director for understanding the drivers' needs and allowing operations from the parking area. "This is a major step in enhancing airport transport facilities while ensuring passenger safety and convenience," he said. The event was attended by several association members and officials, including Mohammad, Mumtaz, Manish Kumar, Pradeep Kumar and parking contractor representative Ram Sundar Prasad Singh, also known as Bauwa Ji.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Sanitation workers protest termination at Patna airport
Patna: Hundreds of sanitation workers protested on the Patna's Jayaprakash Narayan International Airport premises on Saturday following their termination by a new contractor. A private company, which recently took over the contract, dismissed workers above 45 years of age without prior notice, just days after the inauguration of the airport's new terminal on May 29. They were engaged in the sanitation work at the airport and the terminal building. "The company's decision contradicts govt retirement norms, which set the age limit at 58 years. The Patna Airport Contract Workers Union (CITU) has strongly protested this arbitrary decision. Despite it being Eid al-Adha, numerous displaced workers gathered at the airport hoping to resume work but were denied entry," said CITU President Rajkumar Jha. The union has threatened to launch a movement if the issue isn't resolved after meeting with the airport director on Monday.
