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Drive against auto drivers

Staff Reporter

NEW DELHI: Even as the enforcement drive in the Capital against traffic violators continues, the Delhi traffic police are now turning their attention towards auto-rickshaw drivers who have been taking the commuters for a ride.

Part of a weeklong drive, the traffic police are now cracking the whip on auto-rickshaw drivers for overcharging, refusal to take commuters to their destinations, and misbehaviour.

On Monday, when the drive began, traffic personnel prosecuted about 1,300 auto-rickshaw drivers.

Until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, about 200 violators had been prosecuted, said Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Qamar Ahmed. "We have been concentrating on areas from where we have received lot of complaints, basically for refusal," said Mr. Ahmed.

"There are some notorious pockets in Delhi that include Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh and South Extension," he added. Commuters who have complaints against auto-rickshaw drivers can ring up the traffic police help line (23378888), traffic control room (23378840) or SMS at 6767.

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