At the mercy of CNG drivers
A F Rahman, Dhaka
Is there anybody or authority to check deception on the public? I think there is none in the true sense of the term. For only occasionally some govt. deptt. or organ takes some actions against 'adulteration' or 'deception' and most of the time the public forget about the resolution or the outcome, as public memory is so short. And many don't even bother what happened!If you recall, the BRTA had fixed fare for the CNG autorickshaw at tk.12/- for 1st 2km, 5/-for successive km (1/-for 1/5km, waiting per 2 mins.Tk.1/- etc.). But do you remember this was supposed to be effective till 15th April,'03, whereafter the revised rate (which was also decided already in cooperation with those concerned) of Tk.10/- to start with and successive charges of Tk.4/-for 1km, 1/- for 1/4km and 1/- for waiting etc. was supposed to be effective? But alas! We all are being charged quietly as per the original calibration of the meters. Did anybody care for the resolution or regulation? Over and above most drivers are asking for extra money taxing the riders who have no alternative but to be at their mercy. I have another query-- is there anybody to make routine-check on the meters of CNG and Taxis? I have a feeling that some of unscrupulous drivers are tempted to tamper with the meter. Let us be fair with the fare meter and not be unfair with the innocent public.
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