Saturday, May 31, 2008

Ban of Autos in Chennai

Saturday, May 31, 2008
Most of the people in Chennai would have experienced the "Pleasing" behaviour of an auto driver in Chennai.They are well known for their haphazard parking,flying in the streets,overloading,creating traffic chaos,etc.I am damn sure that they are the only reasons for the growing traffic in Chennai.There are about 10lakh autos in and around Chennai occupying most of the roads.I wonder why they fly on the roads during peak hours of traffic and not when the roads are empty.In Pondy Bazzar,the autos move slowly like Tortoise and you should also go behind these autos till they get a passenger and he boards the auto.Cant We stop this?

Ya we can by Banning autos in the Chennai.The another way is to stop issuing permits to new autos in the near future.Yesterday as I was returning from Office,traffic constables were diverting autos from entering Panagal Park due to the construction of fly overs.This is a welcoming measure from The Corporation of Chennai and I request them to do the same from Banning Autos from entering Chennai.
A daily newspaper has published about the growing auto stands in Chennai.A Police states"We do take steps to stop the growing amount auto stands with no permission ,disturbing the residents around them.But once we vacate the stand we get threatening calls from the Local Councillor.We are helpless".The auto drivers are influenced some of the local goondas and politicians.


Recently, a Chennaite has filed a petition in the High Court to ban autos in Chennai for creating chaos in the city.He states that Mumbai has banned autos inside the city likewise Chennai should also adopt the same.
Thanks to his efforts and it would be of great help if the higher authorities look up into this as a serious issue.

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