In order to bring more discipline in the trade and make auto drivers in the twin cities people-friendly, the Commissionerate Police on Wednesday proposed to introduce uniforms for the auto drivers.
“During an interaction with various auto-rickshaw associations of both the cities today, we discussed about introduction of uniforms, special auto-rickshaws with an exclusive colour for women passengers for better convenience of both the drivers and passengers,” said Police Commissioner Dr RP Sharma after the meeting.
Sharma said more than 25,000 auto-rickshaws are plying in the twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack.
Rajadhani Auto Mahasangha president Naba Mohanty said, “We are ready to cooperate with the CP as per the necessity for the larger interests of passengers. But we are yet to be allotted dedicated parking lots in both the cities.”
Among others, Additional Commissioner of Police Santosh Bala, two DCPs and BMC officials were present in the meeting.