Chennai, Feb 18 (IANS) The Tamil Nadu Transport Department has directed app-based mobility platforms such as Uber, Rapido and Porter to immediately stop using two-wheelers and passenger autorickshaws for the transportation of goods within the state. In letters dated February 16, State Transport Commissioner Kiran Gurrala informed the platforms that passenger auto-rickshaws operate under contract carriage permits and are legally barred from functioning as goods carriers.The communication warned t…
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Chennai, Jan 3 (IANS) With the Pongal festival approaching, the Tamil Nadu government has begun preparations to manage the sharp rise in travel across the state, particularly from urban centres to rural and semi-urban regions.Anticipating heavy passenger movement during the festive season, the government is planning to operate a large number of special buses and has scheduled a high-level review meeting on January 6 to finalise the arrangements.Tamil Nadu Transport Department sources indicated t…