Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Prepaid Auto-Rickshaw Service Launched at Simhachalam Station
The railway and police in Visakhapatnam have started prepaid auto-rickshaw services at Simhachalam station to help travelers.
Now, people can pay a set fare upfront at a counter, so there's no bargaining.
These auto-rickshaws are equipped with GPS trackers to keep passengers safe.
This service is similar to ones already working well at other stations, and it makes getting to your destination easier and safer.
The police and railway officials launched this service with the auto drivers' association.
Prepaid auto-rickshaw services launched at Simhachalam railway station.
The service aims to improve passenger convenience and safety.
Passengers can pay fares in advance at dedicated counters.
GPS tracking systems are installed in all vehicles for safety.
The initiative is a collaboration between the railway and city police.
- Who
- Waltair Division of East Coast Railway and Visakhapatnam city police.
- What
- Prepaid auto-rickshaw service launch.
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Simhachalam railway station, Visakhapatnam
- Why
- To enhance passenger convenience and safety, and provide last-mile connectivity.
- Service
- Prepaid auto-rickshaws
- Location
- Simhachalam railway station
- Launched By
- Waltair Division, East Coast Railway & Visakhapatnam Police
- Purpose
- Enhance passenger convenience & safety
- Features
- GPS tracking
- Participants
- Railway, Police, Auto Drivers Association