CNG

Mumbai Taximen’s union has issued warning to the state government for possible strikes, demanding for a fare hike by Rs 10. The union warned stating that if the demands weren’t met, taxi and auto drivers would go on strike on September 15. The union cited inflated costs of CNG. The union also claimed that the daily earnings of auto-rickshaw drivers have been dropped by Rs 250-300.

CNG prices have increased in the national capital, yet again. On May 16, the cost of CNG has been increased by Rs 2 per Kg. This is the 12th increament in the price in the last two months, with which, CNG now costs Rs 73.61 per kg, up from Rs 71.61 per kg. On the whole, the prices have risen by Rs 17.6 per kg in the past two months.

The Delhi Government announced to allow entry of electric vehicles and CNG vehicles in Delhi from November 27. In order to reduce air pollution, the AAP Government had imposed a ban on the entry of vehicles running on other fuels on November 22. The implemented measure would be in effect till December 3. In addition, schools, colleges, and other educational institutions will be shut until November 28.

CNG-aided buses have been introduced in Kolkata on August 10 to ferry people from Newtown to Howrah. Initially, the introduction of two buses by the state’s transport department is to mitigate pollution and rising diesel costs. “Apart from reducing pollution levels, the operational costs of running buses will come down significantly (once battery- or CNG-powered vehicles are introduced),” said Firhad Hakim, WB Transport Minister.

In an attempt to minimize private vehicle usage, the Pune Municipal Corporation has planned to acquire 50 CNG buses to be run in populated locations. Moreover, the PMC announced an initiative to travel the whole day in the city buses for Rs 10. Besides, they have planned to purchase busses for the scheme. Reportedly, the scheme, which was slated for April 2020, was not released due to the pandemic.