On city roads,it’s going to be Tuk Tuk versus Yo Yo

But Yo Yo scores over Tuk Tuk in features — it will have a unique ‘panic button’ (see box).

The operator plans to increase the number of Yo Yos to 100 by adding 10 autos every month. The 31 Tuk Tuks in the city are managed by Tricity Auto.

“I have decided the name Yo Yo because like Yo Yo the toy,my autos will leave a designated point and return to the same point after ferrying a passenger,” Neeraj Suri,director and COO of Tri City Auto Club,said. “Our service will be ideal for women who have to travel alone,in case of emergency or when one has to go somewhere at odd hours. It is a 24 hour service and we hope to get good response.”

Like Tuk Tuks,Yo Yos are expected to be popular,primarily because of their low fare. These autos will be fitted with Global Positioning System (GPS) and have drinking water facility and a magazine on board. GPS will ensure that like Tuk Tuks,these autos can be called at the doorstep by just dialing a number.

“The Administration aims at providing the best transport facility to people. These radio autos are a step towards that,” Vandana Disodia,Secretary,State Transport Authority,said. Disodia will inaugurate the service on Thursday.

In Yo Yo,don’t panic,press ‘panic button’
If a passenger feels uncomfortable for some reason,he can press the unique panic button fitted in every Yo Yo. Pressing this button will alert the monitoring station,which will immediately initiate action and coordinate with the passenger through a mike fitted in the vehicle.

Where to get Yo Yo?
* Dial 0172-4343434
* Radio Auto Stands at selected locations