Crime
Auto drivers in Bellampalli, Mancherial allege Rs 10 daily levy by private individuals
Drivers at Bellampalli Chowrasta in Mancherial, Telangana claim private persons are demanding a Rs 10 charge per auto without receipts, adding to their financial burden.
At Bellampalli Chowrasta in Mancherial town, Telangana, auto‑rickshaw drivers say private individuals are collecting a Rs 10 charge from each auto that picks up passengers.
The drivers allege the amount is taken each time an auto stops to board commuters, no official receipt is provided and the purpose of the levy remains unclear. They argue that the extra fee compounds existing expenses such as fuel, vehicle repairs, loan instalments and insurance.
Although Rs 10 may appear nominal, the drivers point out that the high volume of autos operating daily turns the collection into a significant sum, further straining their earnings.
The drivers have appealed to local authorities to investigate who is imposing the charge, on what legal basis, whether the collectors have any official permission, and why receipts are not issued.
They urge officials to intervene promptly to relieve the added financial pressure on drivers who already contend with rising operational costs.
The drivers allege the amount is taken each time an auto stops to board commuters, no official receipt is provided and the purpose of the levy remains unclear. They argue that the extra fee compounds existing expenses such as fuel, vehicle repairs, loan instalments and insurance.
Although Rs 10 may appear nominal, the drivers point out that the high volume of autos operating daily turns the collection into a significant sum, further straining their earnings.
The drivers have appealed to local authorities to investigate who is imposing the charge, on what legal basis, whether the collectors have any official permission, and why receipts are not issued.
They urge officials to intervene promptly to relieve the added financial pressure on drivers who already contend with rising operational costs.