The Pune Aeromall authority has raised considerations over the permits granted to the personal autorickshaw and cab union to function contained in the New Built-in Terminal Constructing (NITB), citing mismanagement and safety points.
Following the current resolution by Union Minister of State for Civil Aviation Murlidhar Mohol to permit 5 pay as you go autorickshaws and 5 cabs to function on the airport, Aeromall raised objections claiming it might enhance congestion.
Y S Rajput, Vice President of Aeromall, expressed concern in regards to the current scarcity of area on the terminal’s pick-up level, stating that this transfer would create additional overcrowding. “Uber already operates a selective service for passengers, together with Sainath pay as you go and different personal providers. Airports usually guarantee minimal ready instances for taxis and autorickshaws for pick-up and drop off, however Pune airport lacks such a system,” he mentioned.
Rajput additionally highlighted safety considerations, mentioning the insufficient presence of safety forces. “At present, solely a few CISF personnel are deployed on the terminal, and native police come and go for patrolling. There’s not sufficient devoted safety system from the Airport Authority of India (AAI). Many autos enter and depart with none scrutiny, which poses a major safety danger. This leaves us to handle the system,” he added.
The L V Antaral autorickshaw union, which obtained permission to function on the terminal, had been awaiting this approval for the previous two years. In 2022, they submitted a request to Union Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia throughout his go to to Pune for the inauguration of Aeromall.
Prakash Rajguru, a member of the LV Antaral Sangathana, emphasised the excessive operational prices the union incurs. “We pay greater than Rs 1 lakh monthly to Aeromall as operational costs. Annually, the associated fee will increase by round Rs 15,000. In 2023, we paid RS 1.20 lakh monthly, which rose to Rs 1.35 lakh this 12 months, and it’ll enhance to Rs 1.50 lakh in 2025. Moreover, we’re charged RS 15 per journey for entry into the Aeromall parking space,” he defined.
Rajguru additional mentioned, “We face mounting bills with no corresponding advantages. Folks accuse us of overcharging passengers, however our considerations in regards to the operational prices must be addressed.”
Responding to the problems, Rajput mentioned they might convene a gathering with AAI to current their considerations.
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