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Udupi: Display card system for auto rickshaws put on hold

  •   Sat, Dec 21 2013 11:11:20 AM

Udupi: Display card system for auto rickshaws put on hold

Daijiworld Media Network - Udupi

Udupi, Dec 21: The display card system for auto rickshaws that was brought into force on a pilot basis in November has been put on hold for now.

On November 1, the police department had launched a display card system backed by software, wherein it was made mandatory for auto rickshaw drivers to display a card with a unique identity number and their details which would help the passengers to identify the driver. The card would also include an SMS number to enable the passenger to place a complaint on the spot against the driver.

However, the move met with strong opposition from the auto rickshaw drivers, who said it posed a risk to their lives as rivals may misuse their details.

Moreover, the Udupi auto rickshaw drivers' and owners' union said that the district police department had not informed them about the implementation of the system, nor was the matter discussed with people's representatives. On November 12, the rickshaw drivers' and owners' union held a meeting to discuss the problems arising from the display system, and the same was brought to the notice of union minister for transport Oscar Fernandes.

After studying the issue, Oscar met state home minister K J George and said that the display card system should be implemented in Udupi only if it is brought into force throughout the state, and not otherwise. Hence, the system has been put on hold, and accordingly, Udupi MLA Pramodh Madhwaraj has been directed to take appropriate steps in the matter, said auto drivers' and owners' union vice-president B Narasimhamurthy.

 

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  • jawad, mangalore

    Sun, Dec 22 2013

    let the authority used sim based system and have a code (which has should be system generated computer code after filling all the personal details of the ddriver) for each autos so that in case of emergency if any complaint has a sms sent to the traffic control or any authorised station, let the personnel monitor through the sim and locate the auto, by this way auto drivers personal details can be secret and will not face any danger and the passenger also will be safe. May be if government is so concern about the safety let them fix pager system to each auto to have communication with them in case of any complaints recived from the passenger.

    By the way, the driver details is already displayed in the auto's, what harm did they had to face???

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  • Vincent Rodrigues, Katapadi/Bangalore

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    If this system is good for the safety of the passengers and for the security of the travellers it should be continued irrespective of objections.Hope the police department will take right decision in the matter.Thanq.

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  • Cyril Dsouza, Mumbai

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    Display card system should be implemented and its the best way of getting control over the autoricksha's mischief mongers.Please politicians do not roll back as you are following in the trap of autoricksha mongers

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  • Anilkumar, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    Nothing surprising. Politicians like Oscar Fernandes also wants to back the unscrupulous rickshaw drivers because of vote bank politics. Mangalore has highest amount of nuisance from Autorickshaw Unions and yet never do our police or RTO bothers to straighten them up.

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  • William, Bantwal

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    Good move by the police dept. Waiting for govt. not only in state but whole over India as well. When it is good for all, let it be successful. They should give a bill which includes all aut0 details.

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  • Bryan, Bahrain

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    When will the Display Card be materialize, Prevention is better than remedy let's not wait for another rape incident, Union Minister for Transport/Home Minister, MAKE UP YOUR MIND.

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  • Amith, Mangalore

    Sat, Dec 21 2013

    This is nonsense! some auto drivers are biggest looters ..

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