UP govt allows radio taxis in Ghaziabad, Noida still not on cards

Ghaziabad: In a welcome move for residents of Ghaziabad, the Uttar Pradesh government has given its nod for plying of radio taxis in the city. Residents of Noida and Greater Noida, however, would have to wait till they get a chance to hop on to radio cabs. Travelling in auto-rickshaw, which is the mainstay of the transport scene in National Capital Region, is gradually becoming costly and unsafe for women. [caption id=“attachment_1160787” align=“alignleft” width=“380”] Representational Image. Reuters. [/caption] The move will help daily commuters and those travelling in odd hours of the night, said a Ghaziabad resident. As per the district transport department’s plan, a ride in radio cabs would cost Rs 50 for the first 2.5 km, and thereafter Rs 20 per kilometer. Waiting charge has been fixed at Rs 50 for an hour. “After getting nod from the state government, there is now no hurdle in the way of launching radio cabs in Ghaziabad. These cabs would be run on the lines of Delhi’s radio taxis, but it would not enter Delhi,” Regional Transport Manager Sanjay Mathur said. The radio taxis would be fitted with global positioning system (GPS), he said, adding it is also considered safe for women and those who travel late at night. At present, more than three lakh people travel by auto-rickshaws every day in Ghaziabad. PTI