The State Transport Authority (STA) on Thursday launched a special drive to take action against the cab drivers who have not deposited the requisite UT entry fee, during which challans were issued to 53 violators.
The entry fee, levied for three months, is compulsory for drivers who enter the city from neighbouring states.The fee for three months, which is around ₹1,000, is collected by the department for pick-and-drop from registered cab drivers from Punjab and Haryana.
Speaking about the drive, an STA official said, “It has come to notice to officials that many were not depositing it for several months now so a drive was initiated.”
“Along with challan drive, cab drivers are also being made aware that they should deposit their entry fees regularly to avoid action. They are also being sensitised about traffic rules and keeping all kinds of documents complete,” the official added.
Cab drivers protest against drive
The drive elicited a protest from the cab drivers, who gathered at the STA office and demanded cancellation of their challans.
The officials responded, however, refused the demand, adding, “For a long time, the department has been appealing to them to deposit the entry fee. The department will soon hold a meeting with the officials of the companies and appeal to them to inform the cab drivers about depositing the entry fee from time to time.”
{{/usCountry}}The officials responded, however, refused the demand, adding, “For a long time, the department has been appealing to them to deposit the entry fee. The department will soon hold a meeting with the officials of the companies and appeal to them to inform the cab drivers about depositing the entry fee from time to time.”
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