Karnataka will develop its app to help autorickshaw users: Ramalinga Reddy

Bengaluru, NT Bureau: The state Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy said the state may develop its app to help autorickshaw users.

The move comes as a response to the row between autorickshaws, private buses, and taxi drivers and the government after the implementation of the Shakti free travel scheme for women.

In a meeting with the private transporters’ federation on Monday, the minister said he brought to the attention of Chief Minister Siddaramaiah the problems being faced by them and asked them to wait till the CM decides on the matter.

“The drivers have complained about the court stay on the Rapido bike taxi and Uber issues, app-based operators and highlighted the problems they are facing as regards vehicle insurance. They have proposed including their children under the Vidya Nidhi scheme. I will issue suitable directions in this regard”, he said.

Reddy assured that of the one lakh houses being built by the Karnataka Housing Board, some of them will be distributed to drivers too. The city limits will be expanded for the benefit of auto drivers, he added. “As of now, there is no proposal to increase the bus fares”, he stressed.