Gurugram auto, taxi drivers fined for not wearing uniform
The Gurugram traffic police issued over 522 challans in one week to auto, e-rickshaw and taxi drivers for not wearing the mandatory grey uniform with a badge. A total of Rs 3.71 lakh fine was imposed against the drivers during the special drive conducted from March 9 to 15.
The dress code rule, enforced in May 2024, was introduced to help passengers identify registered drivers and distinguish them from unlicensed operators. Despite multiple awareness campaigns conducted by the police at various locations, many drivers continue to violate the uniform mandate.
“Uniforms and badges make it easier for passengers to recognise registered drivers. We conducted awareness campaigns at several intersections, yet many drivers were found flouting the rule, leading to challans. Such challan drives will continue in future also by traffic police Gurugram,” said Rajesh Mohan, DCP (Traffic).
During the campaign, the police also educated auto, taxi, and e-rickshaw drivers about courteous behavior with passengers, adhering to speed limits, avoiding mobile phone use, staying sober while driving, following traffic rules, and provided information about Dial 112 and helpline number 1095 for awareness. All auto-rickshaw, e-rickshaw and taxi drivers must wear the prescribed grey uniform while driving their vehicles and avoid unnecessary challans, added DCP Mohan.
