The sumo drivers plying on Rangreth route are ignoring the fare chart issued for them by the transport department, a group of commuters alleged.
“Earlier we used to pay 10 rupees from Rangreth/Wanabal toSanat Nagar (3-kilometer distance) but now they charge us 15 rupees for thesame distance and 20 rupees from Rangreth/Wanabal to Baghat Chowk (5-kilometerdistance),” a group of commuters said.
In the newly published rate list there is a hike of 8 to 10percent on the existing fare, which means as increase of over Rs 1 to theexisting fare of Rs 10 and 15.
Residents of Rangreth, Wanabal and adjoining areas accusedthe transport department of failing to enforce Government prescribed passengerfare charges.
The resident complained that the common man is forced to payextra as per the will of sumo drivers.
Zahoor Ahmad a resident of Wanabal said due to lack of checkby the concerned department, transporters are taking undue advantage of this.”We are left with no option, but to pay according to the will of drivers,” hesaid.