Government plans phase out; drivers up in arms against the proposal. Commuters say it would be a welcome step

They emit lesser smoke but are synonymous with nuisance on road; considered pocket-friendly for lesser fares than taxis, they are known for mugging the customers. They can maneuver easily amid heavy traffic, yet are uncomfortable for the passengers.


Auto drivers in Delhi are often accused of harassing and overcharging
commuters

Delhi's autos have a very strong reputation to beat.
If the state government has its way, the three-wheeled creatures will soon walk into the sunset. Chief minister Sheila Dikshit told the state assembly that their "service is very poor."
"It is not acceptable. We are exploring ways to phase them out," she said.

"Government was in touch with auto-makers Honda and Bajaj to provide battery-operated, eco-friendly vehicles so that the existing CNG autos could be replaced," the chief minister said.
However, the auto drivers are not obviously amused. They said they would bring the city to a standstill, if the government goes ahead with the proposal.

Reacting to Dikshit's statement on the floor of the House on Wednesday, Delhi Auto-rickshaw Sangh general secretary Rajender Singh Soni told MiD DAY that the government cannot target all of them for the "wrongdoings