Mangaluru: DKBOA hold press meet addressing various concerns


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Daijiworld Media Network - Mangaluru (VP)

Mangaluru, Dec 6: The Dakshina Kannada Bus Owners’ Association (DKBOA) held a press conference at the Press Club here, focusing on crucial concerns harming the region's century-old bus network.

Azeez Pratipady, president of the DKBOA, attended the meeting, along with Rama Chandra, secretary, Dilraj Alva, former president, and Rajesh T, joint secretary.

Azeez Pratipady expressed concern, saying, "The century-old bus network faces extinction in the next 3-4 years. The high taxation load on municipal buses, with no tax breaks, has made bus owners uneasy. We are not opposed to growth, but interference with our bus schedules causes problems."

Pratipady emphasised the impact on families, saying, "Each bus affects around ten families, including drivers, conductors, and service personnel. We want to see provisions in the Shakti scheme that help both government and private buses.

"Unlike the KSRTC, which operates on a collection basis, we pay advance tax of Rs 50,000 for three months per bus, regardless of whether buses run or not. We want policies that benefit both public and private buses,” he stated.

In response to inquiries regarding rash driving and Chalo card issues, Rama Chandra stated, "Buses operate on tight schedules, which leads to reckless driving. Rationalising periods and quick government analyses will help."

He further clarified, "Buses displaying Chalo card stickers must accept card payments. Passengers are not required to pay even if conductors refuse to accept the card. We have set up a dedicated helpline at 7996999977 to handle any Chalo card concerns."

When asked about what the demands of DKBOA, Dilraj Alva stated, "We seek lower taxes and the elimination of unhealthy competition. The government gives aid, such as tax breaks for airports and harbours. But we have received no support after providing half-price student tickets for decades."

He also mentioned difficulties in locations like Mudipu and Suratkal, where KSRTC takes over impacting local bus services.

Concerns regarding footboards and loudspeakers were addressed by Pratipady, who said, "The new buses comply with regulations, and any variations in footboard height will be quickly corrected. Regarding loudspeakers and horns that annoy the public, we offer complete cooperation with the law and will take corrective measures."

 

 

 

  

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  • Umesh, Ullala bail , Mangalore

    Thu, Oct 10 2024

    Buses are actually good , but the conductors are not they don't give stop sometimes when we say to them also ! It's the problem of students ! In 42 route 'Benaka' there is often a drunk conductor who lost his mind ! He misbehaves with the customers and is more times near girls talking to them or doing anything else ! In maroli 42 route I went on Sunday wearing uniform as I had practise in school , I gave him 10 rupees but he demanded that I have to give 15 ,I said I am student but he said that there are no students on Sunday you have to give 15 !they are rude not only this most of the conductors are very rude not only to the students but also others ! It's a problem not only in 42 and 44 route buses but also other buses ! They don't even give ticket to all , infact they don't even wear machine ! It is better to go in government buses rather than private buses in Mangalore . No actions are taken against these mad conductors! I would suggest to install conductorless buses in Mangalore with one door like in Japan and other countries!

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