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They have termed the fines unviable for rickshaw drivers and demanded that these be rolled back. The auto drivers want some of the rules changed to bring autorickshaw drivers on a par with taxis and other commercial vehicles. Ashok Punjabi, president of the committee said that rickshaw drivers are not allowed to ply on the riverfront, which should be allowed. If the government imposes hefty fines without providing adequate facilities, rickshaw drivers from across the state will oppose it tooth and nail. If the government does not review its decision, there will be a statewide strike of rickshaw drivers," Punjabi told DNA..