Namchi taxi drivers start pre-paid system along sightseeing route

NAMCHI, 31 Jan: Local taxi drivers in Namchi have started a pre-paid shared/reserved taxi from Namchi bazaar to Siddhesvara Dham and other tourist spots. This has been done to manage and control traffic in the area better as at present individual taxis come from everywhere making the whole situation haphazard.
From now on vehicles or taxis used by tourists should be parked at the Parking Plaza, Namchi and the ferry system should be used by them. This system has been introduced by the Local Taxi Drivers Association, Namchi and would start uniformly for all the vehicles entering Namchi from outside or other places.
The Association has started the system with the support of Namchi Police. Keeping in mind the booming tourism and the traffic nuisance that has followed especially after the inauguration of the Siddesvara Dham.
The Association feels that this was necessary sooner or later and that if the condition of traffic and parking is a matter of concern now then it would surely be the same in the days to come especially during the festive season of ‘sawan’ along with other religious occasions and festive holidays.
While on the other hand this would also provide an opportunity for the taxi drivers to earn well.