One-day conference held
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, June 10 2015 :
A one-day conference of the All Manipur Inter-State Winger and Driver's Welfare Union was held today at Hotel Imphal.
Speaking at the occasion All Manipur Inter-State Winger and Driver's Welfare Union president Ch Shangkarjit said most cruiser and winger drivers engaged along Nil 39(N1) face serious extortion threats from UG groups at certain area.
The union president appealed to the State Government to provide protection to drivers engaged along the Highway for a safer transportation.
About 180 wingers and cruisers are engaged as passenger services along NH 39 .
Out of these, 60 ply along the highway every day.
The estimated cost of a travel from Imphal to Shillong via Cruiser or Winger is about Rs 500 per passenger.
Ticket counters however charge different passengers differently owing to which most of the drivers are in conflict with their counters concerned, Shangkaijit stated.
UCM president Elangbam Johnson, All Manipur Road Transport Motor Worker Union general secretary Anilkumar and All Manipur Inter State Bus Owner Association secretary M Bimol also attended the conference held today.