ARTO Kupwara seizes six passenger cabs for charging extra fare

Kupwara, Dec 14 (KNS): After receiving complaints of overcharging of fares, ARTO Kupwara took serious note of vilations by passenger vehicles in the district and seized several vehicles under Section 207 of MVD Act.

According to KNS, ARTO Kupwara Mukhar Ahmad after recieving complaints from the residents of various Guzriyal Kupwara areas for overcharging of fares from passengers, he along with other officials conducted an intensive checking of vehicles on various routes includes Guzriyal-Kralpora Kupwara roads and its adjacent areas.

ARTO Kupwara told KNS that the main focus was on over charging and other offences. During the checking of vehicles, six passenger cabs were seized and kept in Police Station Kralpora for overcharging under Section 207 of MVD Act.

Giving the details, the official that the number of complaints was received from locals that the drivers of passenger vehicles and private vehicles do overcharging of passengers. During conducting checking, we seized the vehicle of those drivers who does not following the norms. He said drivers were advised to charge fare as per notification issued by Transport Commissioner.

Meanwhile, ARTO Kupwara said the checking of vehicles would continue in coming days and asked people particularly bikers to use helmets and avoid fast driving. (KNS) 

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