Shillong, Oct 13: Suspended VPP legislator from North Shillong Adelbert Nongrum has sought the intervention of the deputy chief minister in-charge transport Sniawbhalang Dhar into the alleged operation of unlicensed aggregators in violation of the Meghalaya Taxi Aggregator Operational Rules, 2020 and the delayed allotment process for Jets 24×7, a startup bike-taxi service provider.
Speaking to media persons, Nongrum said despite complying with all required formalities, Jets 24×7 has been facing an inordinate delay in the issuance of its allotment order to operate two-wheeler services in Meghalaya.
The startup has been waiting for over 11 months, with no clear communication or updates from the department.
“…I am deeply concerned not only about the inaction against illegal operators, but also about the unsystematic and inconsistent manner in which the allotment process is being handled by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA). Jets 24×7 has complied with all required formalities, yet there has been no movement for over 11 months now. This negligent and irresponsible attitude with no clarity or communication from the department is unacceptable,” he stated.
Nongrum also slammed the department for sitting over the unlicensed aggregators’ issue for past 33 months and allow such violation of the Meghalaya Taxi Aggregator Operational Rules, 2020 to continue.
“Why is the department allowing such blatant violations while delaying approval for a compliant, homegrown platform?” he questioned while stated “this will only serve to encourage illegal businesses and poses real safety risks to the commuters.”
“This kind of delay not only discourages honest entrepreneurship but also puts at risk the livelihoods of many unemployed youth who have committed to this platform in good faith,” he added.
The MLA emphasized that the government’s role should be to promote and support honest entrepreneurship, rather than discouraging it through delayed and inconsistent decision-making.
“I longed to see the seriousness and urge for your immediate intervention for the welfare of our youths as the government is supposed to be promoters and not demoters,” he stated.
According to him, the government must send a clear message that rule-based governance still holds weight and that fair, transparent processes will be upheld.
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