New Delhi, May 26 (IANS) Rising prices of petrol, diesel, and CNG have triggered concern among commuters and transport workers in Delhi and neighbouring Ghaziabad, with many residents saying the increase is putting pressure on household budgets and affecting their livelihoods.In Delhi, several residents and daily commuters voiced frustration over the repeated hikes, saying the rising fuel costs are becoming difficult to manage.A taxi driver in the national capital said that frequent increases we…
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Guwahati, May 19 (IANS) Assam Transport Minister Charam Boro on Tuesday appealed to people to reduce the use of private vehicles and rely more on public transport in view of the rising prices of petrol and diesel. Speaking to reporters shortly after assuming charge of the department, Charam Boro said the government is reviewing measures to ease pressure on commuters and improve public transport facilities across the state.He said people should make collective efforts to minimise fuel consumption…
Mumbai, May 15 (IANS) The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC), popularly known as the ‘Lal Pari’, is facing a fresh financial crisis following a recent spike in fuel prices. Maharashtra Transport Minister and MSRTC Chairman, Pratap Sarnaik, on Friday, indicated that the corporation may be forced to hike ticket fares to offset an estimated annual burden of approximately Rs 125 crore.The minister’s statement comes after the central government on Friday increased the prices of pe…
Islamabad, April 9 (IANS) People in Pakistan’s Karachi continue to pay increased fares while using public transport as bus owners have been ignoring a Sindh government order to freeze fares in return for a fuel subsidy, local media reported on Thursday. Transporters, including operators of buses, minibuses, Qingqi rickshaws, school vans and goods carriers, continue to ask for higher fares. After the government issued subsidy orders, many people in Karachi were expecting that transport owners wou…
Mumbai, March 29 (IANS) A series of major financial and regulatory changes will come into effect across India from April 1, marking the start of the new financial year and bringing significant impact on taxpayers, employees and daily commuters.Among the most notable developments is the rollout of the new Income Tax Act, 2025, which will replace the decades-old Income Tax Act 1961.The new law aims to simplify the tax framework by introducing clearer language and removing complex terminology.One k…
New Delhi, March 18 (IANS) The Delhi Police on Wednesday issued a traffic advisory warning commuters of restrictions and diversions on several major roads across the city due to official exigencies. The advisory is in effect from 4:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M., and motorists have been urged to plan their journeys accordingly to avoid last-minute delays.According to the Delhi Police, traffic will be impacted on both carriageways and service roads around W Point, A Point ITO Chowk, IP Marg, BSZ Marg, DDU …
Chennai, March 12 (IANS) The ongoing fuel supply disruption linked to the West Asia conflict is beginning to affect Chennai’s transport sector, with thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers facing difficulties in refuelling LPG and CNG vehicles and commuters paying higher fares across the city.Auto drivers said the shortage has forced them to wait for long hours at gas stations, while supplies have become irregular in recent days.According to union representatives, nearly a quarter of auto-rickshaws…
Bengaluru, Feb 5 (IANS) Bangalore Metro Rail Corporation Limited (BMRCL) on Thursday officially hiked fare by five per cent, and the revised rates will come into effect from February 9.BMRCL Public Relations Officer B.L. Yashwant Chauhan stated, “As per the Fare Fixation Committee, every year, according to a formula, the calculation is made on a percentage. A maximum of 5 per cent and a minimum of 4 per cent hike is made. When the calculations are made, a 10 per cent hike is required. As it can’…
Vadodara, Feb 3 (IANS) More than eight passengers were rescued after a boat carrying daily commuters capsized in the Mahisagar river near Padra in Vadodara district pf Gujarat on Tuesday morning, narrowly averting a major tragedy, officials said.The passengers had boarded a small private boat from the Padra side and were travelling towards Gambhira when the incident occurred midstream.Preliminary information suggests that the boat lost balance, possibly due to a strong current, causing it to ove…