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CHENNAI: From April, commuters can board share autorickshaws or share taxis from any of the 32 metro stations operating across the two corridors of metro rail phase-1 to reach their destination. Other feeder services we operate in a few stations will also be extended to more stations depending on passenger feedback,” said a CMRL official.At present, share auto and share taxi services, launched in August 2018, are operated on trial basis, at 13 metro stations. In six months, nearly 1.7 lakh commuters used these feeder services that operate within a 5km radius.On Monday, Vogo, an e-scooter rental service, was launched at Guindy, Alandur Vadapalani and Anna Nagar Tower. Commuters can download the scooter rental app and book rides after attaching their driving license. Chennai Metro Rail Limited has issued orders to a private firm to set up a vehicle stand at all metro stations, with each having at least five share autos and share taxis as part of its effort to provide commuters with a feeder service for last mile connectivity.“In two months, we will have share autos and sedan type cars in all stations..