Sylhet Bureau :
Sylhet Metropolitan Police (SMP) Commissioner Abdul Quddus Chowdhury has instructed that no more than three passengers can be carried in CNG autorickshaws plying in Sylhet city. In addition, it has been made mandatory to install safety grills in front and back of every CNG autorickshaw. In addition, battery-powered autorickshaws have been completely banned in urban areas.
The SMP Commissioner gave these instructions at the ‘View-Exchange Meeting on Determining the Fare of CNG-powered Three-Wheelers and Pedal-Powered Rickshaws’ at the Sylhet Metropolitan Police Headquarters on Saturday (October 25).
Politicians, journalists and members of civil society participated in the meeting. They expressed their opinions on determining the reasonable fare of CNG and rickshaws for the convenience of the city residents. SMP Commissioner Abdul Quddus Chowdhury said. The fare will be determined realistically to ensure the comfort and safety of the city dwellers. This will protect the interests of both the driver and the passenger.”
He also said, “Currently, there are various irregularities in the movement of CNG. To ensure public safety, it will be mandatory to install a safety grill in each CNG and a maximum of three passengers can be transported. We want to eliminate these irregularities and provide relief to the city dwellers.”
The Commissioner also said, “Battery-powered auto-rickshaws are banned in Sylhet city. We are regularly impounding these vehicles. In addition, initiatives have been taken to introduce public transport in the city.”
