Socio-Economic Problems of Toto Driver: A Critical case study of Tomluk town in PurbaMedinipur, WestBengal
Journal Title: International Journal of Research in Social Sciences - Year 2017, Vol 7, Issue 11
Abstract
Toto-rickshaws, the most popular Para-transit mode of transport in Tomluk has a vivid cases of credit commends and criticisms. The wave of beautification and Eco-friendly commodities are introduced into the global market. Toto is one of them. In recent times some Toto is plying arbitrarily in Tamluk Town. The passengers are interested in riding in Totos. The fair is cheaper; ride is comfortable and mental relief of passengers from seeing human toil. The future Toto will be long lasting. But it is noted that Toto are facing decrease of their income at an alarming rate. Tamluk, District head quarter is facing occasional traffic-jam at the Mechobazar, Bargabhima Mandir, Jailkhana More, Maniktala and some other nodes, due to narrow road and entry of heavy vehicles during rush hours. The sign-boards have also been put up at every entry point prohibiting the intrusion of heavy vehicles during rush hours. But it is observed that school and office goers suffer from the traffic-jam most. This informal sector is plagued with several socio-economic problems. The study is designed for a can did cover of socio-economic and lifestyle problems of Toto-drivers and does not attempt to prod upon the unresolved policies and the pitfalls of the Government system, in detail. Toto in Tomluk play a significant role in providing the last-mile connectivity to a greater fraction of population. This sector is plagued with several problems like financing of Toto-rickshaws, policies and corruption in providing permits, setting acceptable fares, parking problems, overcharging, misconduct and many more. Though Toto are indispensable mode for urban mobility, its ecosystem, unorganized and independently-run, is a muddle. In this sector, unlike the registered-company-owned fleet system of taxi, the drivers are responsible for all legal entanglements. This complicates the management and regulation of Totos.
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Bimal Duari
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