Minister Ramalinga Reddy orders crackdown on overcharging autos in Bengaluru
Bengaluru, June 29 (PTI): Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has directed the Transport Commissioner to take strict action against app-based and other autorickshaws in Bengaluru that charge fares above the government-fixed rates, calling the practice a "daylight robbery".
The minister said permits of such autos should be cancelled and cases registered against the violators.
"If there is a complaint from passengers about overcharging, cancellation of the journey if the higher fare is not paid, immediate action should be taken and the permit of such autos should be cancelled and a case should be registered," Reddy said in his letter to the Transport Commissioner, on June 28.
"For example: On June 18, 2025, Rapido Auto App charged Rs. 100.89 per km, while Auto O App charged Rs. 184.19 for a 4 km journey. This kind of daylight robbery from the public is unforgivable, strict action should be taken urgently."
There have been complaints from commuters about rising auto fares. The meter fare is fixed at Rs 30 for the first 1.9 km, and Rs 15 for every additional kilometre.
The Minister noted that although the Transport department has already registered cases against auto drivers for refusing rides and demanding excess fares, complaints from the public continue to pour in.
He has also attached copies of mobile phone screenshots shared by denizens, highlighting instances of overcharging and urged officials to take appropriate action.
"It has been directed to immediately formulate an effective action plan to protect the interest of the public and take stern action against the guilty auto drivers/owners," he added.
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HM Amit Shah tables 3 bills in LS for removal of PM, CMs, ministers held on serious criminal charges
Opposition protests, tears copies, throws them towards Amit Shah in Lok Sabha
New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Wednesday introduced three key bills in the Lok Sabha, the Constitution (One Hundred and Thirtieth Amendment) Bill, 2025, the Government of Union Territories (Amendment) Bill, 2025, and the Jammu and Kashmir Reorganisation (Amendment) Bill, 2025.
The session witnessed strong protests from the Opposition, with copies of the bills torn and thrown towards the Home Minister, leading to adjournment till 3 pm.
The Constitution (130th Amendment) Bill seeks to provide a constitutional framework for the removal of the Prime Minister, Union ministers, chief ministers, or state/UT ministers if they are arrested and detained for 30 consecutive days on serious criminal charges carrying a minimum punishment of five years. On the 31st day of detention, the ministerial post would automatically stand vacated.
The Bill proposes amendments to Articles 75, 164, and 239AA of the Constitution to fill what the government described as a gap in existing provisions.
Opposing the move, AIMIM president Asaduddin Owaisi argued that the legislation undermines the principle of separation of powers and could lead to the misuse of executive authority. He warned that the measure would turn India into a “police state” and deal a “death nail” to elected governments.
The other two bills lay down procedures for removing chief ministers and ministers in Union Territories, including Puducherry and Jammu and Kashmir.
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