Mumbai: Transport minister Anil Parab announced a Rs 107-crore relief package to more than 7 lakh autorickshaw drivers. Drivers/owners with a valid permit will receive Rs1,500 for the ‘Break the chain’ period (April 15-30). “The amount will be transferred online to the permit-holder’s bank account, which has to be Aadhaar-linked,” he said. “The account will also be linked to personal information of the permit-holder, including permit number and vehicle registration number, to ensure the money is transferred to the right person,” an official said. Unions objected to the relief, which comes to less than Rs100 a day. Some auto drivers said owners would claim the money. “It is an insult to auto owners/drivers taking a risk and serving during Covid,” said Shashank Rao of Mumbai Autorickshawmen’s Union. tnn
Source: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/mumbai-rs-1-5k-for-auto-drivers-owners-with-permits/articleshow/82170012.cms
