As per the district transport department's plan, a ride in radio cabs would cost Rs 50 for the first 2.5 km, and thereafter Rs 20 per kilometer.
Waiting charge has been fixed at Rs 50 for an hour. “After getting nod from the state government, there is now no hurdle in the way of launching radio cabs in Ghaziabad.
These cabs would be run on the lines of Delhi's radio taxis, but it would not enter Delhi,” Regional Trnasport Manager Sanjay Mathur said.
The radio taxis would be fitted with global positioning system (GPS), he said, adding it is also considered safe for women and those who travel late at night.
