Noida, July 22 -- The Noida transport department will develop nearly 100 designated auto-rickshaw stands across the district to decongest roads and improve last-mile connectivity, officials said on Monday. The move aims to streamline public transport access and reduce unauthorised parking outside key transit hubs."A meeting to designate pick-up and drop-off points on various routes to ease congestion and provide commuter-friendly public transport is to take place with stakeholders and traffic police on July 26," said Siyaram Verma, ARTO (Noida). The decision follows consultations between transport officials, traffic police, and the Noida CNG Auto Drivers' Union, which has sought systematic stands and proper regulation. "The stands are important for both commuters and drivers. People will find autos at designated places, while drivers will not be fined for unauthorised parking," said Omprakash Gurjar, president of the union. Currently, thousands of auto-rickshaws operate around metro stations such as Botanical Garden, Golf Course, and Sector 52, often contributing to traffic snarls in the absence of dedicated stands....