Kerala CM, LoP demand immediate withdrawal of surge pricing

Pinarayi Vijayan said Introduction of flexi fare system will badly affect passengers from Kerala

Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday Photo: PTI
Kerala CM Pinarayi Vijayan at Parliament House in New Delhi on Friday Photo: PTI
Press Trust of India Thiruvananthapuram
Last Updated : Sep 09 2016 | 8:24 AM IST
Terming the Railways decision to adopt dynamic surge pricing as 'exploitation of passengers', Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Friday demanded it's immediate withdrawal, while Leader of Opposition Ramesh Chennithala said it is an 'anti-people' move.

"Introduction of flexi fare system will badly affect passengers from Kerala," Vijayan said in a statement.

Introduction of the new system in Rajadhani, Shatabdi and Duronto trains was only the first step and later it would be extended to other trains also, he said.

Also Read

It was a clear exploitation of rail passengers, Vijayan added.

Chennithala also demanded rollback of the new system. The Railways move virtually amounted to looting the people, he alleged.

"It is an anti-people decision of Railways," he said in a statement.
*Subscribe to Business Standard digital and get complimentary access to The New York Times

Smart Quarterly

₹900

3 Months

₹300/Month

SAVE 25%

Smart Essential

₹2,700

1 Year

₹225/Month

SAVE 46%
*Complimentary New York Times access for the 2nd year will be given after 12 months

Super Saver

₹3,900

2 Years

₹162/Month

Subscribe

Renews automatically, cancel anytime

Here’s what’s included in our digital subscription plans

Exclusive premium stories online

  • Over 30 premium stories daily, handpicked by our editors

Complimentary Access to The New York Times

  • News, Games, Cooking, Audio, Wirecutter & The Athletic

Business Standard Epaper

  • Digital replica of our daily newspaper — with options to read, save, and share

Curated Newsletters

  • Insights on markets, finance, politics, tech, and more delivered to your inbox

Market Analysis & Investment Insights

  • In-depth market analysis & insights with access to The Smart Investor

Archives

  • Repository of articles and publications dating back to 1997

Ad-free Reading

  • Uninterrupted reading experience with no advertisements

Seamless Access Across All Devices

  • Access Business Standard across devices — mobile, tablet, or PC, via web or app

More From This Section

First Published: Sep 09 2016 | 8:02 AM IST

Next Story