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News Entry# 551923
May 12 (20:35) East-West Metro Impacts Cab Fares, Reduces Reliance on Traditional Transport (bengali.indianexpress.com)
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read full article... East-West Metro: অর্ধেক ভাড়ায় হাওড়া থেকে ধর্মতলা, তাও অমিল যাত্রী, মাথায় হাত ক্যাব চালকদের

Since the launch of the new metro line on March 15th, the number of passengers using cabs from Howrah to Esplanade and surrounding areas has significantly decreased. This is due to the affordability and convenience of the metro, offering a comfortable AC ride for just 10 rupees. Cab drivers are experiencing...
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a significant reduction in earnings, with fares dropping by almost 50% for routes like Howrah to Girish Park and Howrah to Kalighat. Bus operators also report a decline in passenger numbers on the Howrah-Esplanade route. Meanwhile, the metro is experiencing high demand during office hours. Passengers are pleased with the service and the convenience it offers compared to traditional modes of transport. Cab drivers are particularly affected as they face reduced income and increased parking fees, while passengers are opting for the cheaper and faster metro option.

15 March ko naya metro line chaloo hone ke baad se, Howrah se Esplanade aur uske aas-paas ke area mein cab chalane walon ke paas yaatriyon ki sankhya bahut kam ho gayi hai. Ye isliye hua hai kyunki metro bahut sasta aur aasan hai, sirf 10 rupay mein aap...
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AC mein aaram se Howrah se Esplanade tak jaa sakte hain. Cab chalane walon ke kamai mein bahut kami aai hai, Howrah se Girish Park aur Howrah se Kalighat jaane wala fare almost 50% kam ho gaya hai. Bus operators bhi Howrah-Esplanade route par yaatriyon ki kam sankhya ke baare mein batate hain. Iske saath hi, metro office time mein bahut busy hota hai. Yaatriyo ko ye service bahut achchhi lag rahi hai aur yeh unhe puraani travel methods se bahut aasan lag raha hai. Cab chalane walon ko bahut nuksan ho raha hai kyunki unki kamai kam ho gayi hai aur parking fees badh gaye hain, aur yaatri sasta aur fast metro choose kar rahe hain.
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