Strike by bus operators hits passengers in OrissaOctober 2nd, 2009 BHUBANESWAR - Private buses in Orissa kept off the roads for the second day Friday to protest a hike in toll fee, leaving thousands of passengers stranded. Bus services were badly hit, especially in coastal districts as private buses kept off the National Highway 5 and 5A.
Thousands suffer as Metro feeder buses go on strikeSeptember 21st, 2009 NEW DELHI - Thousands of commuters faced a tough time Monday as scores of Delhi Metro's feeder buses, which help passengers reach designated Metro stations, went on a two-day strike. According to Delhi Metro officials, drivers of over 60 buses of the 120 feeder buses went on strike without any prior notice to the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
DGCA directs all domestic airlines to charge tariff at last week's levelsSeptember 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has written to the CMDs/CEOs of all scheduled airlines to charge air travellers tariff at a level prevalent in the week ending September 6. In the letter, the DGCA said it was aware of domestic airlines charging tariff almost three to four times higher on various metro routes as compared to those prevalent in the week ending September 6.
Travel to Delhi Metro stations in AC buses by JanuaryJuly 26th, 2009 NEW DELHI - There's good news for those who commute by the Delhi Metro. They will be able to travel to the Metro stations in air-conditioned feeder buses by January next year.
Jet Airways hikes domestic fares by Rs.400June 17th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's private air carrier, Jet Airways, Wednesday increased its fuel surcharge by Rs.400 on all domestic sectors, and attributed it to an increase in aviation fuel prices. The fuel surcharge will be applicable on all Jet Airways, Jet Airways Konnect and JetLite flights from Wednesday.
Metro services to be restricted on HoliMarch 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Metro services will be closed till 2 p.m Wednesday for Holi because of less passenger footfall and security concerns, an official said Monday. 'On the day of the Holi festival that falls March 11, metro services will not be available till 2 p.m.
Metro services disrupted after death on trackMarch 7th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Delhi Metro services were disrupted Saturday morning after a train ran over an unidentified person at the Chawri Bazaar station in what could be a case of suicide, an official said. 'A metro train ran over a person at about 8.15 a.m.
Airlines reply to regulator on fare hikeFebruary 13th, 2009 NEW DELHI - The aviation regulator has got explanation letters from six airlines on why they withdrew promotional fares and hiked base tariff, a government official said here Saturday. He refused to divulge details of the letters.
Regulator asks airlines to explain fare hikeFebruary 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - A day after Civil Aviation Minister Praful Patel warned airline operators against 'cartelisation', the aviation regulator Thursday asked them to explain the reason for hiking fares and the measures that would be taken to maintain transparency in airfare advertising. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in a statement Thursday said: 'All domestic airlines had increased their airfares simultaneously in the second week of February.
Airfares in India up as carriers drop promotional schemesFebruary 9th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Indian carriers, including budget airlines, Tuesday decided to withdraw their promotional fares, which in some cases were as low as Rs.99 excluding taxes, and hiked their base tariff by up to Rs.2,000 per ticket on some sectors. The steepest hike of between Rs.1,800-Rs.2,000 per passenger was expected on the Mumbai-Delhi sector, airline industry sources said, adding it was difficult to quantify by how much the fares will be up on individual routes.
Republic Day parade rehearsals leave Delhi commuters strandedJanuary 19th, 2009 NEW DELHI - As in previous years, traffic along the Republic Day parade route was diverted early Tuesday, as the participants rehearsed for the big day. Since bus services along those routes were also suspended temporarily, commuters had to face a tough time - ultimately giving in to the whims of the auto drivers.
Court warns call-centre drivers against rash drivingJanuary 14th, 2009 NEW DELHI - Terming safe driving as the right of every citizen, the Delhi High Court Thursday warned call-centre drivers of dire consequences if they drove rashly and beyond speed limits. A division bench headed by Chief Justice Ajit Prakash Shah and Justice S.
Air India slashes fares, says more cuts likelyDecember 29th, 2008 NEW DELHI - State-owned operator Air India Tuesday announced fare cuts up to 82 percent in at least 20 sectors, mostly on metro routes, with a senior airline official saying there could be another round of fare cut. 'As many as 20 major sectors will offer a benefit of an average reduction of 52 percent in basic fares.
Air India announces fare cut up to 82 percentDecember 29th, 2008 NEW DELHI - A day after Jet Airways reduced fares on domestic routes, state-owned operator Air India Tuesday announced fare cut up to 82 percent in at least 20 sectors, mostly on metro routes, a senior airline official said. 'The new fare cut comes into effect today (Tuesday).
Commuters can now call Delhi Metro for complaintsDecember 22nd, 2008 NEW DELHI - The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has started a 24-hour online customer care cell to cater to public queries and complaints. 'Commuters can now call on the number 128128 to register their complaints and suggestions.
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