Country’s first 24x7 prepaid auto booth

CHANDIGARH: A prepaid booth promises well deserved respite from overcharging for commuters at the railway station. This is the first booth in the country that will operate 24X7. All the other booths function only till the evening.
The booth, established jointly by Government Railway Police (GRP, Haryana) and Northern Railways, is managed by GRP, Haryana.GRP staff conducted verification of all auto drivers who operate from the railway station. Thereafter, auto drivers were roped in under the scheme, which was launched on January 23. Commuters make the payment in advance at the railway station.