Boards crop up at stands opposing online autorickshaws

Autorickshaw drivers in Kochi are facing conflicts with online autos picking up passengers near their stands. With a shortage of city permit autos and an influx of autos from suburban areas, drivers are struggling to find passengers. Unions have put up boards instructing online autos not to pick up passengers within 150 meters of their stands. The Motor Vehicle department is waiting for clarity on the State government’s policy decision regarding online autos. While some passengers prefer online autos due to issues with conventional auto drivers, there are concerns about illegal auto stands and potential violence.