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more-inIn what seems to be an indication of declining interest in operating auto rickshaws, given the increasing popularity of cabs attached to aggregations services, only 9,700 applicants have submitted their documents for 10,000 auto permits to be allotted by the Delhi Transport Department. Auto union leaders lamented declining business allegedly due to the growing popularity of cab aggregators. ‘Number to go down’Services such as shared rides, offered by cab aggregators, are also narrowing opportunities for auto drivers, he added. The department had issued a list of 11,227 eligible applicants who were asked to submit requisite documents for issuance of permits in their name at the Burari Transport Authority till September 10, but only 9,700 applicants turned up to submit their documents by the deadline. They are operating without any registration and have taken a chunk of passengers who would otherwise use autos,” said Rajender Soni, general secretary of the Delhi Pradesh Autorickshaw Sangh..