The Delhi government has issued an advisory to auto-rickshaws and taxi drivers. The Delhi government has directed all drivers not to drive without wearing the prescribed uniform, failing which a challan of Rs 10,000 will be deducted for violating the conditions of the permit.
Delhi Government Issued This Rule
The Delhi government on Monday asked auto-rickshaws and taxi drivers in the city to wear uniforms while operating their vehicles. If you are found repeatedly flouting this rule, you can face severe fines and cancellation of your license.
As per Section 66 of the Motor Vehicles Act 1988, every taxi and auto rickshaw must have a permit to ply on the road. According to this decision of the Delhi government, the driver will not drive the vehicle without wearing proper clothes as required.
Decision Taken Because Of
Auto and taxi unions said they are ready to comply with the order but urged the government to reduce the fine from Rs 10,000. A transport official said that initially, the focus would be on creating awareness among drivers to wear the uniform.
Delhi will host the G20 summit, and the government does not want to give a wrong impression. Monday’s order said, “All drivers of taxis and auto rickshaws are directed not to drive without wearing the prescribed uniform, failing which challan will be issued for violation of permit conditions.” It is also mandatory for drivers of electric passenger vehicles to wear uniforms.
What Is Delhi Motor Vehicle Rules 1993
Per the Delhi Motor Vehicles Rules 1993, autos and taxi drivers must wear khaki uniforms while driving their vehicles. However, around 1995–96, the colour was changed to grey for drivers and white for those who ran their taxis and autos.
Capital Drivers Welfare Association President Chandu Chaurasia said that auto and taxi drivers have no problem wearing uniforms, but challan is a problem. He said, Auto and taxi drivers hardly earn 2,000-4,000 a day. Rs 10,000 fine is too high for them.
