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Udupi, Nov 18: The Udupi zone auto-rickshaw drivers and owners staged protest in front of DC office, Manipal, here on Monday, November 18, against two-wheeler rental services in Udupi.

Pradeep Poojary, president, Manipal Auto Union and other members submitted a memorandum copy to Udupi DC G Jagadeesha.

“Permission has not been given for Bounce Company to run an agency here. If they have got permission at state level, then no one can stop them. Till this issue gets cleared, Bounce Company should not give vehicles for rent,” the DC announced.

K Raghupati Bhat, MLA Udupi, said, “So far 9 unauthorised Bounce two-wheelers have been seized in Udupi. I will discuss the matter with the concerned department.”

The main reason for the protest is that the two-wheeler rental services are dominating the market and taking away business from rickshaw owners in Udupi. The two-wheeler rental services have become a fast growing business and people prefer rented bikes as it is cost effective. Many rental agencies have opened in Udupi and have not obtained the required permissions, the protesters informed.

Anand C Kallolilikar, CMC Commissioner, Councillors like Mahesh Takur, Harish Poojary, Prashanth Kundar, Shashikanth Kundar, Sukesh Kundar and others were present.

The strike received a mixed response from auto drivers.

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Rex, Udupi
Wed, Jul 08 2020
This is gunda raj, they donot have any rights to take away peoples convenience.

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Nash, Udupi
Fri, Feb 07 2020
I fully support bounce, it's a good initiative for the affordable comfort for general people. Auto wala gundas are taking a lot of money from poor people and driving rash on road, their license should be seized immediately.

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Sachin, Udupi
Wed, Nov 20 2019
If you guys really want your DC, MLA & MP to hear you, get on twitter & tag these twitter handles @dcudupi, @RaghupathiBhat, @ShobhaBJP with the hashtag #WeSupportTwoWheelerService and give your comments after that. You can even maybe include a link of this article in your tweet. Trust me, once there are many tweets with this hashtag trending, the officials will notice your concerns.

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Aubb, Kuwait / India
Tue, Nov 19 2019
I fully support the Two wheeler rental service in Udupi and whole of India.

I would also support self driven Two wheeler rental service in India, where locals and tourists, business persons from other places can also use whenever they go to different cities, especially different states.

Jai Hind!!!

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Stevan, Udupi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
It is all about time , Today bikes Rental snatch your business may be tommorow bicycle startup take over bikes better prepare yourself for future competition with new ideas not with goondagiri

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Mackline, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Three wheelers fight against two wheelers. Happens only in India.
The art of business is that there is always inevitable competition. And you ought to be aware of Ur earnings and who else is there in the same field. U can't cut others legs.
Auto drivers have created for themselves a great tag on 1. Not using indicators
2. Changing lanes as and when they feel on NH and bypass
3. No break lights
4. Stopping momentarily wherever they want besides seeing the vehicle behind.

Now they protest cz a part of their cake is taken by two wheeler service.
I wish the priest goes in vain.. unity is not the solution for every mistakes. Its for better good.

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ayes p., kudla/ksa
Tue, Nov 19 2019
It is public's choice to travel by two wheel or whatever cheapest way of transport.
Who are these auto rickshaw drivers/owners to protest and they are looters?

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Kakul, Delhi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Auto walas in Udupi suck
Worst behaved and not at all helpful, not even to stranded female students
I hope they go out of business

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ca girishkk, m'lore/dxb
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Hindustani's disposable income has come down drastically..., while poor peoplel trying to meet their ends by whatever means..., these jokers want to stop that also...,
Tomorrow they may say walking also banned....!!!!

Democracy become... Demon Crazy..., by the jokers, for the jokers, to the jokers....!!!
lol...

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Sandy, Udupi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Bunch of road rowdies, rash driving, never follow traffic rules, never pay any tax, gang up against public.
10rs extra for humps in the campus, 10 rs extra because opening in the median is 50 metres ahead.
And our MLA stands with these people than law abiding citizens

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Anil, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Rickshaw mafia , Bus mafia , airport taxi mafia!!!!!. What is happening to the keepers of law and order in DK . How can you allow these goons to dictate terms . Public should rise up against these mafia and the politicians who support them .

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a, kudla/ksa
Tue, Nov 19 2019
auto rickshaws are looters and poor cannot afford.
I support this two wheeler rental service.

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mohan, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Two wheelers are God for younger people .. they can go multiple places in one ride and do their instead of every time waiting and arguing with autos....
Auto drivers should stop this agitation and adjust with day to day development..
Instead of doing agitation against two wheels.. they should do agitation against petrol and gas price increase .... road development.... potholes... etc..

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Rao, Udupi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
What right auto drivers have to stop people using renting vehicle facility?

We might have two wheeler with driver for hire in days to come like in Goa. Who can stop this?

Tomorrow they might stop us from buying vehicle as it will effect them.

They need full liberty to force people to use only autos.

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H. Almeida., Bendur/Andheri
Tue, Nov 19 2019
This opposition to any competition is ridiculous.... Development, innovations, are the keywords for growth, in any society..... Just look at the massive progress, we achieved during the past decade in every field of life !!! Customers are always king's.. the more they are satisfied, the better will be your profits margin and prosperity !!!!!!!!!

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Mohit, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Auto driver's need to be taught basic etiquette & respect for humanity in life. They really don't have any manner's with the passengers nor the general public. They behave like they own this country.

Every country has the right to innovate new idea's to reduce pollution and Global Warming. Everyone cann't afford to buy a car, so easy mode of transportation should be identified.

We need to look at the possibility of putting bicycles on rental through an APP. Many SEA countries have implemented this scheme. It may not be a good option for the aged and senior citizen's.

Jai Hind.

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Salim, Bagalkot
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Why these auto wallas protesting? there is nothing illegal in doing a rental two-wheeler business.

These auto drivers (not all) act like goondas many a time. Last time when I took an auto ride, he was riding recklessly and then took waiting charge for just stopping for 30 seconds. These people dont have basic manners, more like rowdies (again I repeat not all). They dont follow basic traffic rules. They think the roads are their property.

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Charles D'Mello, Pangala
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Development has to happen. If there is a cost effective way to travel then why not opt for it. First of all these auto drivers has to mend their way by becoming people friendly.

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Nelson, Dubai
Tue, Nov 19 2019
changes should be welcomed and this model will definitely benefit commuters. It's common phenomena of resistance by some whenever changes are seen.

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Shankar, Mangaluru
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Come up with a better way to fight the competition.

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anonymoustroller30, Udupi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
"The main reason for the protest is that the two-wheeler rental services are dominating the market and taking away business from rickshaw owners in Udupi."
Good that Daijiworld has also highlighted the real reason of the protest. Sooner or later Bounce will get all statutory clearances. They are a large enterprise with pan India presence. Such small hurdles will do little to stop the inevitable.

I am very sad to tell that the auto drivers do not follow traffic rules, do not use meters and overcharge. Day by day the autos in Manipal are becoming more like the ones in Bangalore where they try to squeeze every drop of money from their clients. It is only natural that residents of Udupi and Manipal will start looking for other alternatives.

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Our Politicians should watch - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVzJwkKNNo

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SBM, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Did u get state level or national level permission to charge 200-300 Rs for 5 km distance in Bangalore?

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Ozy, Surathkal
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Every one has the right to do any business. We don't want monopoly. Two wheeler service will help many and it is working tremendously in Goa.

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Neha, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
People prefer these two wheeler services because auto drivers are extremely rude and even after charging rent so expensive, they don't bother to give us the balance money saying they don't have change..
So obviously auto drivers need to get better..

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Francis Lewis, Sastan
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Auto in Mangalore + in Udupi demanding amount like anything and some time refusing and this is one of the Best idea renting the two wheelers. In Bangalore this two wheeler business running smoothly. Kindly allow this so that these Auto Drivers should learn a lesson.

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Sudesh pai, MANIPAL
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Do rickshaw have meters in udipi /manipal they charge high fare charges for which the local mla not interested they are looting the public night fare is like gold to them maintain a proper fare chart with meters then point fingers to other transporters this will definitely not happen

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Javed Ali, Udupi
Tue, Nov 19 2019
This protest need not to be supported. Every individual has the right to innovate and offer service to the public at low cost.

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Aam Aadmi, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
What Dadagiri is this? Its a free market. If customers dont like the services of auto rickshaw they have every right to go for rental services. How dare you stop this in the name of regulation. Wont be surprised that BJP leaders are bribed by rickshaw association to stop issuing permits to bike rentals.

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Sunil Dsouza, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Be it Mumbai , Bangalore or Delhi e-bikes , app bikes and app based self driven cars is a major hit.....these type of forcrful activities and protests will do no good. Automation and digitisation will take away old ways of doing business , if you dont change then it will be the NOKIA situation when the big Change will eat up your business.

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Rufus Lewis, udupi/usa
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Before protesting please teach Udupi auto drivers how to use the meters , they never use the meter over charging the customers poor people have no choice .

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Jossey Saldanha, Mumbai
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Rent a Cycle has been successfully implemented by Thane Municipal Corporation.
Please watch this Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LWVzJwkKNNo

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Umesh, Belman
Tue, Nov 19 2019
Where have we reached! Corrupt people are protesting against honest people.. Why will i choose bounce over auto,, obviously I want best price and comfort for my travel.

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Arman mohammed, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
ಉಡುಪಿ ರಿಕ್ಷಾ ಚಾಲಕರು ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರಿಂದ ಹೆಚ್ಚು ಬಾಡಿಗೆ ವಸೂಲಿ ಮಾಡಲು ಸರಕಾರದಿಂದ ಪರವಾನಿಗೆ ಪಡೆದಿದ್ದಾರಾ????

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Vinod raj, Mangalore
Tue, Nov 19 2019
ಉಡುಪಿಯ ರಿಕ್ಷಾ ಚಾಲಕರು ಪ್ರಯಾಣಿಕರನ್ನು ಲೂಟಿ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಿದ್ದಾರೆ..ಇದಕ್ಕೆ ಮುಕ್ತಿಯೇ "Two wheeler rental services...

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SJM, Mangalore.
Mon, Nov 18 2019
In Manipal auto charges very high compare to any states. In addition No meeter fixed and and they charge Rs 40-60 for 4-5 Km distance and poor students are paying without any choice.
Mr. R Bhat please ask them to fix meeter and then we will see. According to me two wheeler rental services are better option and economical.

In western countries people are using rental & own bicycle and this is much better to stay healthy and fit and I am planning to implemnet the system in Udupi & Manipal students . Hope No one will object & seize bicycles including politicians .

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Krish, Udupi
Mon, Nov 18 2019
Whwn auto started bus people suffered set back in business, ehen flight started bus and train business reduced,
When DCligh4th started people stopped travelling in ship.

But i never saw any ship agency protested against airline

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Rex, Udupi

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