Administration yet to look into demands of tuk tuk operator

Though he claims to have given various representations to the Administration,no action has been taken on his pleas.

At a recent meeting with the State Transport Authority (STA),the problems being faced by the operator were discussed and it was further decided that he may be allowed to hike the fares keeping in mind the rise in LPG prices. The proposal is now lying pending with the Finance department.

Colonel Dhillon has also given representations

to have fixed parking spaces at all important points in the city such as PGI and Panjab University.

Talking to Newsline,Dhillon said,“I recently

met STA officials who said that the matter was under consideration and the required relief would be granted soon. But I still haven’t heard from them and now would be meeting the Finance Secretary on the issue.”

As of now,there are 17 tuk-tuks plying in the city and though the owner wanted to have a 100 vehicle fleet but the constraints have made Dhillon put the plans on hold for now.

At present,Colonel Dhillon has two women drivers and had wished to train more women,but this again seems to be some time away as he has to deal with other issues on hand.

A senior official from

the Administration said: “The representations put forth by the tuk tuk provider are being looked into and the issue will be resolved soon.”