THE DELHI Traffic Police have turned the heat on autowallahs. In a special drive, the police have prosecuted 204 autorickshaw drivers and impounded 88 autorickshaws for overcharging, refusal, misbehaving or not going by the meter.

On Monday, the police started a concerted and special drive against erring autorickshaw drivers in selected areas like Defence Colony, Lajpat Nagar, Karol Bagh, Kotwali, R.K. Puram and Connaught Place on Monday. The drive was carried out between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. and 204 autorickshaw drivers were prosecuted. The traffic police also impounded 88 autorickshaws and punched driving licenses of 46 drivers.

“We have taken up a special drive against autos because we have been receiving a lot of complaints against them,” said Qamar Ahmed, Joint Commissioner (Traffic).

Commuters facing any harassment from autorickshaw drivers may approach traffic policemen on duty. Complaint cards are also available at all traffic assistance booths. Complaints can also be made at the 24-hour helpline number of the Delhi Traffic police – 23378888. Commuters can also send their complaints on SMS to 6767.

Source : TOI (epaper)

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