Mumbai: After auto's CNG cylinder exploded, safety of passengers under threat

Mumbai | Monday | 22nd October, 2018

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The auto rickshaws, taxis and every other vehicle using CNG as fuel has to inspect the CNG tanks once in 3 years. According to CNG tank fitters and testing agencies, there are roadside mechanics who charge barely Rs 300-500 for inspection. An original testing agency like ours charge Rs 1,200-1,400 depending on the vehicle," said a CNG tank testing agency owner on the condition of anonymity. "The RTO need to investigate about the quality of CNG tank. However the drivers, in a bid to circumvent this, not only get fake metal plates but also do not check the CNG tanks..