Shimla, March 10 Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu launched a prepaid taxi service on Tuesday for about 26 locations from the Inter-State Bus Terminal (ISBT) in Shimla's Tutikandi.
Under this facility, customers will book taxis at the prepaid taxi counter at ISBT Tutikandi. After payment at the counter, they will receive a receipt which will be given to the taxi driver, according to a statement issued here.
After returning to the station, the driver will submit the slip at the counter to receive payment for the journey.
The prepaid taxi service will cover 26 locations within Shimla city, as well as two additional destinations – Chandigarh International Airport and Chandigarh city. A total of 115 vehicles will be part of this service and will be operated by the Taxi Union.
The fare from ISBT, Shimla to Chandigarh (City) has been fixed at Rs 3,000 for taxi and Rs 5,000 for maxi cab, while the fare from ISBT, Shimla to Chandigarh International Airport has been fixed at Rs 3,500 for taxi and Rs 5,500 for maxi cabs.
"This initiative will ensure transparency as the fare rates have been notified by the Transport Department, and it will also enhance passenger safety and benefit both tourists and local residents," Sukhu said.