A STUDY ON THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC CONDITIONS OF AUTORICKSHAW DRIVERS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO ERATTUPETTA MUNCIPALITY

Abstract

Autorickshaw transportation is having a vital role in the city life. Auto drivers provide
transportation facility to all sections of the people in the city regardless day or night. Auto
rickshaw serves an integral transport role to resident of all cities. It is the most popular para -
transit mode connectivity to a greater fraction of population. Auto rickshaw industry provides
greater number of job opportunities to the unemployed people. Auto and allied industry provided
employment opportunity to technicians, dealers, auto finances and the firm is the livelihood for
millions. Auto rickshaws are an important part of urban mobility and a step to improving
sustainable transportation, as well as quality of life in Indian cities. Integrating autorickshaw
services as a feeder mode complements public transportations systems, ensuring connectivity
and easy access throughout the city. Auto – rickshaws also bridge the gap between public
transport and door- to – door services, providing an alternative to private vehicles. Auto –
rickshaws are an important part of urban mobility and a step to improving sustainable
transportation, as well as quality of life in Indian cities. Integrating auto rickshaw services as a
feeder mode complements public transportations systems, ensuring connectivity and easy access
throughout the city. Auto – rickshaws also bridge the gap between public transport and door- to –
door services, providing an alternative to private vehicles.