Bengaluru: The Bengaluru Regional Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a revised fare structure for auto rickshaws operating within the city limits. As per the new order, the minimum fare has been increased to Rs 36 for the first 2 kilometres, while passengers will have to pay Rs 18 for every subsequent kilometre. The revised fare will come into effect from August 1.
According to the new structure, the first five minutes of waiting time will be free, after which a fee of Rs 10 for every 15 minutes of waiting will be charged. In addition, a luggage charge of Rs 10 has also been fixed.
For travel during night hours (10 PM to 5 AM), passengers will be required to pay 50% extra over and above the standard fare.
The RTA has also directed that every auto rickshaw must prominently display a fare chart approved by the authority. Additionally, all meters must be recalibrated and re-verified to reflect the new fare structure by August 31. This verification process must be certified and sealed, as mentioned in the official order.
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Ranchi (PTI): Four minors were detained for allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a birthday party in Jharkhand’s Ranchi, police said on Saturday.
The incident took place on March 31 within the Namkum police station limits. An FIR in this regard was lodged on April 16 based on the girl’s statement, they said.
“All five, including the victim, were friends, and the girl had gone to attend the birthday party of one of those detained. At the party, the accused consumed alcohol and allegedly raped her,” said Ramnarayan Singh, the officer in-charge of Namkum police station.
“The four, aged between 15 and 17 years, have been detained and the medical examination of the girl is underway,” Singh said.
Further investigation is underway.
