CNG-run auto-rickshaws

News Analysis: 5,000 More Autos for Dhaka / Bangladesh govt move runs counter to Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

The road transport and bridges ministry's move to allow 5000 more CNG-run auto-rickshaws on the city roads runs counter to the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for Dhaka that holds small vehicles largely responsible for traffic congestion.

Most Ctg auto-rickshaws run without meters

Most of the CNG-run auto rickshaws are operating in the port city of Chittagong without fare meters ignoring government directives.

Editorial / Mandatory use of fare meters ignored

A recent report published in this daily revealed that some auto-rickshaw drivers are not adhering to the new fare chart and the mandatory use of...

New CNG auto-rickshaw fare from today

Although the new fare of CNG-run auto-rickshaws comes into effect in Dhaka city from today, many three-wheelers have been staying off the streets, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

Editorial / Public transport fare hiked

The anticipated rise in bus and auto fare has come. The new fares for buses will come into effect from October 1 and for CNG-run auto-rickshaws from November 1.

No compromise with CNG ban: Obaidul Quader

There will be no compromise with the ban on auto-rickshaws on highways, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

CNG autos: A highway threat (video)

Low speed and slippery driving make CNG-run auto-rickshaws ideal prey for road crashes causing loss of innocent lives on the highways.

CNG drivers block Dhaka-Ctg highway

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers blockaded Dhaka-Chittagong highway for an hour protesting highway ban on the vehicles.

April 13, 2016
April 13, 2016

Bangladesh govt move runs counter to Strategic Transport Plan for Dhaka

The road transport and bridges ministry's move to allow 5000 more CNG-run auto-rickshaws on the city roads runs counter to the Strategic Transport Plan (STP) for Dhaka that holds small vehicles largely responsible for traffic congestion.

February 1, 2016
February 1, 2016

Most Ctg auto-rickshaws run without meters

Most of the CNG-run auto rickshaws are operating in the port city of Chittagong without fare meters ignoring government directives.

November 4, 2015
November 4, 2015

Mandatory use of fare meters ignored

A recent report published in this daily revealed that some auto-rickshaw drivers are not adhering to the new fare chart and the mandatory use of...

November 1, 2015
November 1, 2015

New CNG auto-rickshaw fare from today

Although the new fare of CNG-run auto-rickshaws comes into effect in Dhaka city from today, many three-wheelers have been staying off the streets, causing immense sufferings to the commuters.

September 11, 2015
September 11, 2015

Public transport fare hiked

The anticipated rise in bus and auto fare has come. The new fares for buses will come into effect from October 1 and for CNG-run auto-rickshaws from November 1.

August 5, 2015
August 5, 2015

No compromise with CNG ban: Obaidul Quader

There will be no compromise with the ban on auto-rickshaws on highways, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Obaidul Quader says.

August 2, 2015
August 2, 2015

CNG autos: A highway threat (video)

Low speed and slippery driving make CNG-run auto-rickshaws ideal prey for road crashes causing loss of innocent lives on the highways.

August 1, 2015
August 1, 2015

CNG drivers block Dhaka-Ctg highway

CNG-run auto-rickshaw drivers blockaded Dhaka-Chittagong highway for an hour protesting highway ban on the vehicles.