New cellphone app aims at making autorickshaw service transparent in Pune

Pune | Wednesday | 19th September, 2018

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We have done our research and have the support of many autorickshaw unions. The RTO should ensure that most autorickshaw drivers get registered on the app,” said Raja Kamble, who mostly avails of three-wheelers for his daily travel. PUNE: The autorickshaw unions on Tuesday launched a cellphone-based application to ensure that the three-wheeler drivers charged fares as set by the transport authorities.The application, called “Rickshaw app”, was announced a year ago. Among the best features of the app is the facility to compare the estimated fare between two destinations and the actual fare. The new application is easy to use and will make the autorickshaw service more efficient.”Commuters said it would be interesting to see how many drivers use the app.“Many drivers fleece the passengers, especially with the fuel prices rising..