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Facts & Social Significance of Auto Rickshaws - Chennai
Facts on Auto Rickshaw - Chennai Social Significance of Auto Rickshaws
Autos move 15 Lakh people, Buses 30 Ambulance of the poor
Autos reduce traffic congestion due to: School transportation for the middle class
Occupy one half road space Goods carrier of the tradesmen
Turns in 5 m, taxis require 12 m Limousine for categories of travellers
Cause 1/4th road wear
Cause 1/3rd pollution
Issues to Examine
  • Are Fares linked to Cost or Service ?
  • Are Permits linked to Demand ?
  • Is process of Licence Issue linked to knowledge?
  • Does Capital reach desired target efficiently ?
  • Is Engineering upto date ?
  • Does Culture allow peaceful co – existence ?
  • Is there Evidence of Economic and Social Relevance ?
Stakeholders
Drivers A fare is income to a driver
Passengers Expense to a passenger
Owners Owners and capital provide flow
Fellow road users Fellow road user comfort
Manufacturers, industry Manufacturers improve product
Regulators Regulators find responsible subjects
Society Opportunity effect on society
General Perception
  • Arbitrary Fare Demand - Not by Meter
  • Trip Refusal
  • Discourteous
  • Poor Knowledge of Routes and Distances
  • Aggressive Driving / Rash
Public's Prayer
  • Any time, any place
  • Available where they want
  • No tampered meters
  • Courtesy
  • Reasonable fare
  • No wars when fuel prices go up
The Auto Driver’s Prayer
  • Decent living income
  • Freedom from financiers/ owner cartels
  • No bureaucratic / regulatory harassment
  • Security for family and future
  • Be treated with respect
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