The introduction of auto rickshaw meters in the city autos is helpful for the state transport authorities in identifying the illegal auto rickshaws and rickshaw drivers. Right from 15th September – the last day given to all auto rickshaw drivers to obtain rate cards – the RTOs are continually insisting to carry the auto permits and license.
Nevertheless all these steps, during a recent hunt for illegal drivers, nearly 80 such autos got caught. Most of these drivers did not carry proper documents during spot checks.