{"id":1293918,"date":"2025-04-21T08:25:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:55:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/?p=1293918"},"modified":"2025-04-21T08:26:14","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T02:56:14","slug":"backlash-against-autos-pune-residents-abandon-auto-standsl","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/backlash-against-autos-pune-residents-abandon-auto-standsl\/","title":{"rendered":"Backlash Against Autos: Pune Residents Abandon Auto Standsl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A growing number of Pune residents are turning away from traditional auto rickshaw services. Complaints range from refusal to take short rides and not using meters to charging fares well above the actual rates. Many commuters say they are being asked to pay double for short trips, especially in high-demand areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1293927\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1.png 1000w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/trak.in\/stories\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Untitled-design-1-1-768x357.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Shortage of Designated Auto Stands<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pune has over 1.3 lakh registered auto-rickshaws but only 540 official stands. Pimpri-Chinchwad fares no better, with just 150 stands for over 42,000 autos. The result is chaos: autos pick up and drop passengers at random points, increasing congestion and making it hard to find reliable transportation\u2014especially in busy and older parts of the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Daily Struggles for Students and Office-Goers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Suburban areas like Viman Nagar and Kharadi are witnessing rising frustration. Commuters report walking long distances to find available autos, only to be charged extra due to the lack of nearby stands. Students and professionals are among the most affected, with daily travel turning into a negotiation battle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>RTO Helpline Flooded, App in Development<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In response to rising complaints, Pune\u2019s RTO launched a WhatsApp helpline, but it was soon overwhelmed with irrelevant messages. Authorities are now developing a dedicated mobile app to streamline grievances. However, passengers continue to deal with aggressive drivers, especially near key points like Pune Railway Station.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Auto Unions Resist E-Bike Taxis and Ride-Hailing Apps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Adding to the tension, auto unions have protested against electric bike taxis, fearing loss of income. 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