A meeting in relation to Fixation of Rate for Taxi/Bus, was held at DC’s Conference Hall, Longleng on 16th March 2021.

            The meeting was chaired by ADC Longleng, D. Robin. After through deliberation, the following points were decided by the house :

(a) The revised rate of the taxi/bus, as listed below shall come into force with immediate effect:
              (i) Tata Sumo - Longleng to Dimapur - Rs.700/-

(ii) Tata Sumo - Longleng to Kohima - Rs. 750/-

(iii) Bus - Longleng to Dimapur - Rs. 500/-

(iv) Tata Sumo - Longleng to Mokokchung - Rs. 400/-

(v) Tata Sumo - Longleng to Tamlu - Rs. 350/-.

(b) Maintenance of vehicles in good running condition shall be the responsibility of the taxi/bus owners and inspections shall be carried out for time to time. The owner shall be penalized in the event that negligence in maintenance results in risking the lives of the passengers.

(c) Overloaded vehicles shall be banned. The passenger luggage should not be exceed the maximum weight (10 kg), Compliance of which shall be strictly carried out.

(d) Intoxicated drivers shall be penalized.

(e) Ferrying of illegal items is banned. Violation of which shall be dealt with as per the provision of law.

                                                                                    (Manjong Phom, IA Longleng)