Exempt LPG & CNG autos from getting permits: Unions to govt

Hyderabad: After the Centre’s move to exempt electric vehicles from the need for passenger transport permit, auto unions across the state are urging the government to implement the same for LPG and CNG autos.
The Centre has provided several benefits to electric vehicles such as waiver of parking fee, toll charges, priority parking etc. The unions feel that the exemption will not only lessen financial burden but also bring down pollution levels in the city.
“LPG and CNG autos should also be exempted from the permit rule since they do not cause pollution. The move will be of great help if the government provides us the same benefits which were provided to electric vehicles,” said Mohammad Umar Khan, working president of the Autorickshaw Drivers Union.