KOHIMA: Growing demand for more parking points for two-wheeler taxis

July 17, 2023 12 Views No Comment

Morung Express news
Kohima | June 17

As Nagaland capital Kohima continue to grabble with increasing traffic congestion, two-wheeler taxi service has witnessed a surge in demand as it offers a convenient and efficient mode of transportation.

Two-wheeler taxi services is fast becoming the go-to transport service among the town’s commuters due to their ability to navigate through congested roads, especially during peak traffic hours.

However, the lack of adequate parking points is a pressing concern for both the service providers as well as for commuters.

Speaking to The Morung Express, Keneisalie Belho, President, Nagaland Two-Wheeler Taxi Association said there is a need for more parking points to fulfill the requirement and convenience of the public.

At present, there are 150 two-wheeler taxi services operating in Kohima and with growing demand for its services, registration for two wheeler taxi permits are also increasing, he informed.

Just recently, the transport department issued an additional 50 two-wheeler taxi permits which will become operative by the end of July, he added.

To this end, Belho said the association is in talks with appropriate authorities and colony youth organisations to avail more parking points.

He said the association as of now has earmarked parking points in Tinpati and Naga Hospital Authority, Kohima (NHAK) and has approached concerned colony youth members for permission and other requirements.

“We are also eying Phoolbari area, opposite Oking Hospital,” he added.

Presently, there are only three parking points for two-wheeler taxis in Kohima namely at Tinpati, Razhü-Point and Police Headquarter.

Kenei, a two-wheeler taxi commuter remarked that two-wheeler taxis are very helpful especially while juggling around Kohima but due to less parking lots, it becomes difficult to access their services.

She said parking points for two-wheeler taxi should be increased so as to make it convenient for commuters to avail their services easily.

However lack of space is an impediment. According to Additional Superintendent of Police, Traffic and Protocol, Tshurhosie Kajiri, in places like Kohima and Dimapur, especially town areas, the roads are not expanding but motor vehicles keep increasing day by day, adding to traffic woes and parking lots.

Therefore, allotment of more parking lots, whether four or two wheelers is always a challenge, he pointed out.