Auto Strike: Minister hopes to resolve soon
Hyderabad, Nov 24 (INN): Chief Minister K Rosaiah, before submitting his resignation to the Governor, on Wednesday reviewed the affects of the strike by auto-rickshaw drivers with Transport Minister Shatrucharla Vijayarama Rao. Speaking to media persons later, Mr Vijayarama Rao stated that the government was ready to hold talks with the Auto Unions, but it would take some time. The main reason behind the failure was the demand for hike in the minimum fare on meter to Rs 16 to 20, he said. The Minister added that the government had already increased the minimum fare twice, in 2008 and 2010.
The government now was planning to opt for a scientific method to hike the fares as demanded by the Auto Union leaders, said the Minister. As part of arrangements to provide alternative transport to commuters, the Minister said that 200 RTC buses have been pressed into service apart from 26 special trains to clear the traffic in the city.
News Posted: 24 November, 2010
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