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Autorickshaw metre recalibration deadline extended till March 31
This is the second time RTO has extended deadlines after the initial deadline was January 31 which was followed by February 28
PUNE As many auto-rickshaw drivers have still not recalibrated the metres, the Pune Regional Transport Office (RTO) has extended the deadline till March 31.
This is the second time RTO has extended deadlines after the initial deadline was January 31 which was followed by February 28.
According to numbers available by Pune RTO, there are a total of 93,622 registered autorickshaws with RTO out of which 59, 514 autorickshaw drivers have recalibrated the metres.
As per the new rates which were applicable from November 22, the fare for the first 1.5 km would be ₹21 and ₹13 for every kilometre thereafter.
The new rates are applicable in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad and Baramati jurisdictions.
There are 27 such metre outlets in Pune and Pimpri-Chinchwad where autorickshaws can be upgraded.
“Many auto rickshaw drivers don’t have original documents with them as they have misplaced it. We are insisting they complete the recalibration process as early as possible. Once the extended deadline is over we will take action against such people,” said Ajit Shinde, Pune regional transport officer.
