Prefixed autorickshaw kiosk launched at Orion Mall

NT Correspondent

Bengaluru: Brigade Group and the Bengaluru Traffic Police inaugurated a new prefixed auto rickshaw kiosk at the Orion Mall at Brigade Gateway, Rajijinar on Wednesday here.

Special Commissioner Traffic Dr. MA Saleem inaugurated the prefix auto stand in the presence of DCP Traffic- West Kuldeep Jain and Nagesh, ACP Traffic- North, Praveen M, ACP L&O-North along with Sunil Munshi, Vice President of retail Brigade group.

Speaking on the occasion, Sunil Munshi said, “We are at present flourishing in terms of customer experience, and this new addition fits accurately as this will generate a stable cash flow to the auto rickshaw community and can be deemed hassle-free and easier for customers to board autos. Brigade group will be looking at this establishment to be available at all the malls in near future.”

Prefixed auto stands will operate from 10 am to 10 pm. Travel slips can be collected by commuters once they have booked an auto at the kiosk, where they will get a slip with drivers' details such as the driver’s and customers' names, mobile and registration numbers, customer details, and payment summary. Last year, the Bengaluru Traffic Department inaugurated two more prefixed auto stands at the MG Road and Cubbon Park stations.

Bangalore Metro Chief Relations officer BL Yashwanth Chavan said, “This way it is easier to ensure safety and associability for regular commuters. The counter for the auto stand will be used on a sharing basis with the BTP and BMRCL.” The current fares are Rs 30 for two kilometers followed by Rs 15 for a onekilometer distance.