<p>A 3,000-strong contingent of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) will be on duty on Tuesday night to manage traffic and curb drunk driving during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.</p><p>Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anucheth told <em>DH </em>that an additional 300–400 traffic wardens and home guards will assist in monitoring the roads. “We have also held discussions with cab and auto unions, instructing them not to overcharge or impose surge pricing.</p><p>Complaints of overcharging or related issues can be reported to 112, and strict action will be taken,” Anucheth said.</p>.Bengaluru Traffic Police set up restrictions, special drives for NYE celebrations.<p><strong>Emergency helplines</strong></p><p>Stressing on women’s safety, Anucheth assured prompt responses to complaints lodged through emergency helplines.</p><p>While some auto and cab drivers are gearing up for extra rides to make the most of the high demand, others plan to wind up early to avoid the chaos.</p><p>D Rudramurthy, General Secretary of Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union (ARDU), said, “We have not mandated extended working hours, and it is up to individual drivers to decide their schedules.” </p><p>Similarly, C Sampath, Secretary of Adarsha Auto and Taxi Drivers’ Union, encouraged drivers to adhere to meter fares and avoid overcharging.</p><p>Shri Shiva Travels in Malleswaram confirmed that their cab fares remain unchanged, with proprietor K M Shankaregowda stating, “We revise fares only every one or two years and have not increased rates for New Year trips.”</p><p>Meanwhile, Sagar KS, an auto driver since 2018, shared that while he has traditionally worked until midnight on New Year’s Eve, this year, he plans to finish early.</p><p>However, some of his peers are starting later in the evening to maximise earnings.</p><p>Authorities remain vigilant to ensure the festivities proceed smoothly, with adequate measures in place to address any issues arising from overcharging, crowding, or traffic violations.</p>
<p>A 3,000-strong contingent of the Bengaluru Traffic Police (BTP) will be on duty on Tuesday night to manage traffic and curb drunk driving during the New Year’s Eve celebrations.</p><p>Joint Commissioner of Police (Traffic) MN Anucheth told <em>DH </em>that an additional 300–400 traffic wardens and home guards will assist in monitoring the roads. “We have also held discussions with cab and auto unions, instructing them not to overcharge or impose surge pricing.</p><p>Complaints of overcharging or related issues can be reported to 112, and strict action will be taken,” Anucheth said.</p>.Bengaluru Traffic Police set up restrictions, special drives for NYE celebrations.<p><strong>Emergency helplines</strong></p><p>Stressing on women’s safety, Anucheth assured prompt responses to complaints lodged through emergency helplines.</p><p>While some auto and cab drivers are gearing up for extra rides to make the most of the high demand, others plan to wind up early to avoid the chaos.</p><p>D Rudramurthy, General Secretary of Auto Rickshaw Drivers’ Union (ARDU), said, “We have not mandated extended working hours, and it is up to individual drivers to decide their schedules.” </p><p>Similarly, C Sampath, Secretary of Adarsha Auto and Taxi Drivers’ Union, encouraged drivers to adhere to meter fares and avoid overcharging.</p><p>Shri Shiva Travels in Malleswaram confirmed that their cab fares remain unchanged, with proprietor K M Shankaregowda stating, “We revise fares only every one or two years and have not increased rates for New Year trips.”</p><p>Meanwhile, Sagar KS, an auto driver since 2018, shared that while he has traditionally worked until midnight on New Year’s Eve, this year, he plans to finish early.</p><p>However, some of his peers are starting later in the evening to maximise earnings.</p><p>Authorities remain vigilant to ensure the festivities proceed smoothly, with adequate measures in place to address any issues arising from overcharging, crowding, or traffic violations.</p>