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Bengaluru auto fares issue

 Bengaluru's auto fare issue has been a hot topic lately, with many commuters complaining about being overcharged. Here's what's happening¹ ²: - *The Problem*: Auto drivers, including those booked through mobile apps like Rapido and Auto O, have been charging exorbitant fares, with some instances reaching as high as ₹184 for a 4 km ride. - *Government Action*: Karnataka Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy has ordered strict action against auto drivers who charge more than the government-approved fare. The minister has directed the Transport Commissioner to cancel permits and file police cases against drivers who demand extra money or refuse rides when passengers don't agree to pay more. - *Current Fares*: According to the government, the official fare structure is ₹30 for the first 1.9 km and ₹15 for each additional kilometer. - *Crackdown*: The Regional Transport Office (RTO) has already seized 15 autos for charging nearly double the fixed fare, and Transport Minister R...

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 "I hope the best for them both," Bommai joins the Congress party

In the battle to become the next chief minister of Karnataka, Congress leaders Siddaramaiah and D K Shivakumar received "all the best" wishes from outgoing chief minister Basavaraj Bommai on Sunday. 


In order to discuss government formation with leaders and get their opinions on the Chief Ministerial nominee, the newly elected Congress MLAs in Karnataka are convening in this location this evening. Strong contenders and front-runners for the coveted job include Siddaramaiah, the outgoing Assembly's leader of opposition, and D. K. Shivakumar, president of the Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee.


 Bommai told reporters, "I hope the best for both of them. (PTI)

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