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.
