Taxi drivers at Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) have finally achieved success after prolonged protests. The airport administration has relaxed the previously strict parking and pickup rules for yellow board cabs by issuing new orders.

The main issue faced by drivers was the extremely short free pickup time. Previously limited to just 8-10 minutes, it has now been increased to 15 minutes.Naixa Women's Rayon Embroidered Straight Kurta with Pant and Dupatta Sets (Available in Plus Size) (NX-732)

These revised rules will apply to the P3 and P4 parking zones at Terminal 1. The decision takes into account delays passengers often face from exiting the airport to boarding a cab. Additional Time Fines Earlier, after exceeding the free time, a ₹100 fine was imposed for staying up to 45 minutes.

Now, the rule has been revised, and the ₹100 per hour fine previously charged after 45 minutes has been reduced to ₹50. Full-Day Parking Rate Previously, parking a vehicle all day incurred a ₹600 fine.Also Read: Winter Alert: Why the Risk of Heart Attacks Spikes in Cold Weather!?

Under the new rules, this amount has been reduced to ₹350. A few days ago, hundreds of cab drivers gathered near the airport toll and staged a protest.

They expressed outrage, calling the old rule of imposing a ₹150 fine just after 8 minutes unscientific and saying it severely impacted their daily earnings.Also Read: Vaidyo Narayano Hari – Ayurveda and Health..!

These changes came as a result of meetings between drivers' unions and airport officials. The revisions benefit not only the drivers but also passengers, who will now experience less hassle when boarding vehicles. Drivers' associations have welcomed the airport administration's responsive decision.