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Omnibus Fare Hike: Passengers Can Complain, Transport Commissioner Announces!
- •Omnibus fares have been hiked by up to 5 times following the Ayudha Puja holiday.
- •The Tamil Nadu Transport Commissioner has announced a mobile number and email for passengers to lodge complaints regarding the fare hike.
- •Special teams have been formed to fine omnibuses charging excessive fares and those operating without proper permits or paying taxes.
- •Anbalagan, President of the Omnibus Owners Association, stated that fines are not a solution and urged for a permanent solution by fixing minimum and maximum fares.
- •Anbalagan also requested the minister to take action to issue new licenses for omnibuses.
Key Questions Answered
Passengers can lodge complaints regarding excessive omnibus fare hikes by using the dedicated mobile number and email address released by the Tamil Nadu government.
Special teams have been formed to impose fines on omnibuses charging excessive fares and operating without proper permits or tax payments. Additionally, the government has set up over 30 inspection teams comprising regional transport officers to monitor buses on highways and at major bus stands, with warnings that operating licenses could be cancelled for violations.
Anbalagan, president of the Omnibus Owners Association, stated that imposing fines does not solve the issue and urged the government to establish a permanent solution by fixing minimum and maximum fares for omnibuses while also issuing new licenses.
