Auto rickshaws parked illegally on Tiruchi-Dindigul Road near National College in Tiruchi on Wednesday.
| Photo Credit: M. MOORTHY
Unauthorised parking of auto rickshaws has increasingly become a hindrance to the movement of traffic and pedestrians in many parts of the city.
While pedestrians complain that the vehicles cause obstructions, motorists say they find it inconvenient to negotiate curves. The issue has been persistent in several residential areas, blocking the free flow of vehicular movement.
One such location where parked autorickshaws cause inconvenience to motorists is near the Ponnagar Third Main Road towards Central Bus Stand. “During peak hours it becomes difficult to manoeuvre the vehicle due to the presence of autorickshaws, especially on the corner of the road,” said C. Balasubramanian, an activist.
At places like temples, bus stands and commercial establishments, auto rickshaws are seen parked in a line, taking away a considerable carriageway space, leading…