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The Bengaluru airport authorities have revoked the new fee structure, which mandated private and commercial vehicles to pay a certain amount to access the airport premises., Bengaluru News - Times Now
Tourist bus owners with national permits will receive a discount of Rs 1.2 lakh on their annual tax, according to the Kerala budget proposal. National permit buses with regular seats are currently taxed at Rs 2,250 per seat for three months. Under the latest budget provision, this will be cut to Rs 1,500. Buses with push-back seats are currently taxed at Rs 3,000 per seat for each quarter. The government proposes to reduce this to Rs 2,000. The tax on sleeper-berth buses has been reduced from Rs 4,000 to Rs 3,000 per berth.
However, there is a lack of clarity on how the potential accused informs the authorities in a situation where they may face the risk of people’s ire at accident spots. Presently, accused in hit-and-run cases are tried under Section 304A after their identification alongside up to two years in jail.
Tourism stakeholders in Mysuru urge the government to avoid making hasty decisions regarding Covid restrictions during the Christmas and New Year period, as it may negatively impact the tourism industry. They emphasize the need for increased border screening and proper education about the new variant to prevent panic.
Carpooling: The president of Karnataka State Travel Owners' Association, Radhakrishna Holla, said the MP's stand goes against the conventional taxi operator who gets permits, pays tax, meets insurance and other expenses. "We are following government rules. There are more than 2.5 lakh motor cabs, maxicabs and vehicles ferrying employees of companies on the city roads. If you allow everyone to use their private cars to ferry passengers, how can these drivers run their business? The MP's stand is misleading and goes against the drivers."