MVD cracks down on illegal taxis, imposes ₹1.47 lakh penalty in Kochi
Summary
- Four Motor Vehicle Department squads were deployed at Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor and Kalady.
- The squads targeted vehicles operating without a taxi permit and other traffic violations.
- Violators were fined a total of ₹1.47 lakh for illegal taxi operations.
- The enforcement action is part of a broader effort to curb unregulated transport services in Kochi.
Key Facts
- · Four squads were deployed across Angamaly, Aluva, Perumbavoor and Kalady.
- · The penalty imposed on illegal taxi operators amounted to ₹1.47 lakh.
- · The operation focused on vehicles lacking a valid taxi permit.
Why it matters
The crackdown highlights the challenges of regulating informal transport services and the role of state authorities in ensuring road safety and compliance with licensing norms.
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