New Delhi: Union Minister Jayant Sinha on last day said that it is costlier to travel in an auto rickshaw than to take a flight. The Minister of state for Civil Aviation has an explanation.
When one flies one is charged Re 1 less than when one travels by an auto', he reasons.
'Today airfare is less than that of an auto-rickshaw. You'll ask how that is possible. When two people take an auto-rickshaw they pay fare of Rs 10 which means they're charged Rs 5/km but you go by air you are charged Rs 4/km."
Four years ago the number of people travelling by air was 11 Crore, said the minister. This year, it is likely to touch 20 Crore.
When one flies one is charged Re 1 less than when one travels by an auto', he reasons.
'Today airfare is less than that of an auto-rickshaw. You'll ask how that is possible. When two people take an auto-rickshaw they pay fare of Rs 10 which means they're charged Rs 5/km but you go by air you are charged Rs 4/km."
Four years ago the number of people travelling by air was 11 Crore, said the minister. This year, it is likely to touch 20 Crore.
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