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Taxis and Autos to Ply Across NCR

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Easing the woes of thousands of people commuting between Delhi and NCR regions like Ghaziabad, Faridabad and Gurgaon, the capital and its neighbouring states are set to sign an agreement allowing free flow of taxis, autos and buses across the region.

The agreement is expected to be inked within a week.The pact involving Rajasthan, Haryana, Delhi and UP will settle the longstanding travails of interstate commuters as cabs and autos are either barred from crossing certain state boundaries or have to pay hefty toll. Limited bus transport across borders has worsened the situation, with interstate disputes disrupting services as has been the case with UP and Delhi.

At present, a person traveling from Ghaziabad to ITO in Delhi has to change taxis or autos at the Delhi-UP border. This is not only cumbersome for people coming from railway stations and airports, but it also adds to travel costs. The alternative, as is the case with Delhi-Gurgaon, is to hire “all India” permit cabs. Such a ride from the airport to Gurgaon comes at steep cost-anywhere between Rs. 700 and Rs. 1,500.

The new protocol will see colour-coded taxis and autos operating on intra-NCR routes. The agreement, being entered under the aegis of the NCR planning Board, will also pave the way for chartered buses, a key transport for office goers, to begin their operations.

According to an urban development ministry official involved in the negotiations, the agreement will also ensure better regulation and coordination of interstate traffic by transport authorities.

Source:HT

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