[sustran] Re: Taxi modes better regulation? (question prompted by Delhi Auto-Rickshaw strike)

[Sudhir]

Hi all,

On the question of regulating two and three wheelers - a good starting point
is
http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/system/files/23_Wheeler_Best_Practices_DraftFinal_22Oct09.pdf

<http://cleanairinitiative.org/portal/system/files/23_Wheeler_Best_Practices_DraftFinal_22Oct09.pdf>ITDP
makes some good arguments here and it can be a good starting point as to
why? how? what? etc...

Sudhir

On 9 April 2010 08:20, Paul Barter <paulbarter at nus.edu.sg> wrote:

> Delhi's auto-rickshaws have been out on strike this week and there has been
> some very informative coverage.
>
> http://thecityfix.com/a-day-without-auto-rickshaws-inconvenience-intimidation-and-corruption/
>    http://kafila.org/2010/04/02/the-truth-behind-the-strike/
>    http://www.indianexpress.com/news/autometers-for-the-people/594330/4
>
> These items highlight the fact that the auto-rickshaw industry in Delhi is
> dominated by a 'financier mafia', while drivers remain extremely poor and
> powerless. The unions are also dominated by the financiers.  The call to ban
> auto-rickshaws by Delhi's Chief Minister is not helpful perhaps. But
> something clearly needs to change. These insights have been highlighted by
> work by Simon Harding, who is interning with Delhi’s AMAN Trust.
>
> QUESTION: Does anyone know how Delhi could do better? What reformed
> regulatory framework for auto-rickshaws in Delhi could do better for
> drivers, for customers and for the city as a whole?
>
> This relates to the wider question of how to regulate/organise taxi-like
> modes (including conventional taxis) to make them more part of the solution.
>  Here on sustran-discuss a few weeks back there was discussion of their
> potential and role as 'shared cars' that offer mobility without locking
> people into vehicle ownership (under the theme 'they are called taxis'). But
> taxi-like modes will not be viewed positively in many places until they
> actually work better.
>
> Paul
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