Nagpur: Ganeshpeth inter-district bus stand is fast emerging as a hotspot for the exploitation of long-distance travellers, with an alleged nexus between autorickshaw drivers and private travel operators duping, intimidating and even robbing passengers under the guise of providing transport assistance.
Manoj Kumar Sah (28), a resident of Bhagwanpur in Bihar, and his associates, who work at Mukutban in Yavatmal district, arrived at Ganeshpeth bus stand on the evening of Nov 6 and planned to travel to the railway station to catch trains home, according to the complaint.
Investigators said some autorickshaw drivers allegedly receive commissions from private travel operators to bring passengers to their offices. Outstation commuters arriving at the bus stand are often approached by autorickshaw drivers offering rides to railway stations or other destinations. Instead, many are allegedly diverted to private travel offices, where they are pressured into purchasing bus tickets at inflated prices. Concerns over the menace resurfaced following the arrest of four persons in connection with the assault and extortion of a group of labourers who had arrived in Nagpur during the Diwali holiday period. the group was approached by a driver who assured them he would take them to the railway station While looking for an autorickshaw near the bus stand. Instead, the driver allegedly diverted them to a private travel office at Rahul Complex near Jadhav Chowk. The financial incentive has reportedly encouraged a section of drivers to target travellers unfamiliar with the city and coerce them into purchasing costly tickets. You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Nagpur | Silver Rate in Nagpur | Bank Holidays in Nagpur | Public Holidays in Nagpur | Petrol Price in Nagpur | Diesel Price in Nagpur | CNG Price in Nagpur | LPG Price in Nagpur