Lucknow: Non-stop light to moderate showers slowed traffic and affected transport services across the city, with commuters reporting delays, cab cancellations, increased fares, longer waiting times and difficulty booking rides. Amid the rain, several residents also complained of difficulties with online grocery shopping and food delivery.
Even the fare from Krishna Nagar to Hazratganj was showing Rs 527,” said Sita Kumari from Para. Because of potholes and poor road conditions, commuters in several areas said cab drivers were refusing to enter their localities. Because of the waterlogging, either the booking was cancelled or the driver was not willing to come. Because they are not getting cabs easily, “Many passengers are turning to autos. Because of the rain and traffic, even short trips are taking longer,” said Kishan, an auto driver near Hazratganj, but. Because of the poor condition of roads and potholes in several areas, auto-rickshaw drivers also said they had increased fares on some routes.
Some commuters also reported limited availability and higher fares. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in Lucknow Stay updated with the latest Lucknow news.
Residents of Jankipuram Extension, Para, Faizullahganj and Sarojini Nagar said they were facing difficulties getting cabs as drivers were reluctant to enter muddy stretches. “We are having to wait longer or look for other modes of transport,” said commuter Ayushi Mishra from Jankipuram Extension. Cab users said they faced particular difficulty booking rides during the morning hours. I eventually had to wait for an auto,” said Anurag Tomar, a university student from Aliganj. Javed Khan , general secretary of the Independent App-based Cab & Drivers’ Association of Uttar Pradesh, said continuous showers and slow-moving traffic were affecting cab operations. Roads are moving slowly, and reaching passengers is taking more time than usual,” he said. Drivers said more commuters were turning to autos, particularly in areas where cab drivers were reluctant to enter. They said waterlogging and damaged stretches were slowing down vehicles and increasing the time taken to complete even short-distance trips.
“I tried booking a cab in the morning, but it was difficult to get one. “There have been no cabs available since last night. “The rain is not very heavy, but it has been continuous. With cab availability affected, auto-rickshaws also saw an increase in demand. Download the TOI App.