Will ensure transparency and safety of passengers
SHIMLA: Chief Minister Thakur Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu today launched the prepaid taxi service for the State from ISBT Tutikandi, Shimla. Under this facility, passengers would have to book taxis from the prepaid taxi counter at ISBT Tutikandi. After making the payment at the counter, the customer will receive a payment slip which must be shown to the taxi driver. The driver would then drop the passenger at the designated destination. After returning to the station, the driver would submit the slip at the counter to receive payment for the journey.
Since the fare would be paid in advance, passengers would not face any inconvenience or disputes with drivers regarding fares. The prepaid taxi service would cover 26 locations within Shimla city along with two additional destinations, Chandigarh International Airport and Chandigarh city. A total of 115 vehicles would be part of this service and would be operated by the Taxi Union.
The Chief Minister said “The initiative would ensure transparency as the fare rates have been notified by the Transport Department, and it will also enhance passenger safety and will benefit both tourists and local residents.” MLA Harish Janartha, Mayor Surender Chauhan, Deputy Mayor Uma Kaushal, DGP Ashok Tiwari, DC Anupam Kashyap, SP Gaurav Singh and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.
