India, June 17 -- Leaders of the Auto Drivers' Joint Action Committee (JAC) welcomed the state government's decision to permit 60,000 new autos to operate within Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) and Outer Ring Road (ORR) limits.
Expressing happiness over the issuance of the related Government Order (GO), the JAC leaders stated that the decision would benefit thousands of workers in the transport sector. They added that the government is also planning to establish a welfare board for transport workers, which would further safeguard their interests.
At a meeting held at Press Club, Basheerbagh, the JAC urged the government to also consider increasing auto meter charges to match current costs.
They thanked CPI Floor L...