Hyderabad: Cabbies divulge added costs for overstaying at flight terminal, train terminal

Hyderabad: Cab vehicle drivers mosting likely to the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport to go down travelers are encountering overstaying costs on the separation ramp. The auto parking time is simply 8 mins at a fast drop-off factor. If automobiles stop greater than 8 mins, they are fined Rs 200. Following the added costs for 1-2 min hold-up, the vehicle drivers are being required to pay out additional money.

There is an expanding need for raising the auto parking time at the separation area. Passengers that are mosting likely to the flight terminal by vehicle are encountering added costs. Moreover, the taxi driver are being required to pay the challan of Rs 200 for the hold-up which is normally triggered by the travelers. The separation area at the flight terminal is billing Rs 200 for going across complimentary drop-off for 8 mins.

Narrating his experience, Kiran Reddy, a traveler claimed, “I reached the airport, and stayed more than eight minutes, and the cab driver asked me extra Rs 200 for overstaying at that point. The driver said at the exit point he was charged the vehicle Rs 200 after eight minutes,” claimedKiran

He asked “how can the passengers including the elderly, kids, get out of the cab along with luggage?” within 8 mins. After the motorist’s demand, I paid Rs 200 added,” he said.

According to the Telangana State Taxi and Drivers’ Joint Action Committee, at the rapid drop-off point in the departure section of the airport, almost all cab drivers are facing delay charges which are usually done by passengers.

“Starting from taking a free-stay ticket at the separation ramp, the moment begins. After getting to the separation area enabling the travelers to leave automobile in addition to their luggage, the free-stay restriction goes across. At the leave factor, the taxi driver are required to pay Rs 200 for overstaying which is normally postponed by travelers,” said Shaik Salauddin, chairman of the committee.

He said there are multiple reasons when there can be delay, including elderly persons, technical glitch during online payments, taking out baggage, and others for which drivers are facing a hole in the pocket.

“Mostly the motorist needs to pay the costs from pocket; travelers reject to pay as it is accumulated at the leave factor,” said Salauddin. He said over 3,500 cabs run around the airport; more than 40 per cent drivers face the extra charges.”

Salauddin claimed “the overstaying charges also apply to railway stations. Even at the stations, specially Secunderabad, vehicles are being fined the same charges for crossing the free-time limits.”

A lorry is enabled to pick up just 8 mins at the terminal. This tiny duration to pick-up or decline family members is the major problem for individuals. In situation they go beyond the eight-minute time frame, and also remain at the terminal for 15 mins, they are penalized a car parking penalty of Rs 100. Similarly, in between 15 and also 30 mins, the fee is Rs 200. For 30 mins and also above, the fee is Rs 500.

Several depictions were provided to the flight terminal and also train terminal authorities to raise the moment restrict as much as 15 mins, yet it is yet to be enforced. The vehicle drivers are encountering added burns,” includedSalauddin

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