Deputy Commissioner Kohima, Shanavas C, IAS has issued an order Dated 22nd September 2022 regarding the shifting of Parking Zone/Areas for Local Taxis, Regional Taxis, and Buses as per the decision of the RTA meeting held on 16th September 2022.

According to the notification, the New Designated Parking Zone/Areas for Local Taxis, Regional Taxis, and Bus Services are as follows:

1. ISBT, Kohima is designated for Taxis/NST & Private bus services bound for Dimapur, Jalukie, Mon, Guwahati, and Shillong.
2. KMC Chaü Parking, Upper Agri is designated for Taxis and Bus Services bound for the Western region.
3. KMC Tata Parking at High school Colony below Govt. Polytechnic Institute (Rüliezou) is designated for Northern bound Taxis and Buses for Tseminyu, Wokha, Mokokchung, and Tuengsang.
4. Keyake Tri-Junction is designated for Phek, Zunheboto, Kiphrie, and Meluri-bound Taxis and Buses.
5. Below Police Project Office, New Reserve, Phesama is designated for Southern bound Taxis and Buses.

The order further notifies the following measures to facilitate a smooth transition.

1. All City buses plying from High School Junction to BOC Junction shall henceforth be permitted to ply from NPSC Office Junction till Police Project Office, New Reserve, Phesama.
2. Phoolbari Junction, Kohima shall henceforth be designated as the Dedicated Parking Area for Local Taxis/ Kohima Smart City Buses plying to ISBT Kohima as feeder services.
3. Picking and dropping off passengers by Regional Taxis within Kohima Municipal Area shall be strictly prohibited.
4. ANTA, Kohima Unit shall be in charge of Waste Management and Pay and Use Toilet at ISBT, Kohima.
5. Kohima Municipal Council shall assist ANTA in the collection and disposal of the waste generated.
6. Sr. Superintendent of Police, Kohima shall ensure the smooth management of traffic at ISBT, Kohima.

 

In another order as per the decision of the RTA meeting on 22nd September 2022 and continuation to the earlier order No. RTO/K/RTA/Pt/I/2017/469-474, Dated 39/11/2021, the following Rates are Fixed for Local Taxis/Regional Taxis/ City buses according to the Route with Rs.80/- (Base Rate)+ Rs. 42 per KM.

 

(LOCAL TAXI-FULL HIRE)

1. Phoolbari to ISBT, Kohima - Rs.160/-
2. High school junction to KMC Tata Parking - Rs.80/-
3. Razu Point to Keyake Tri-Junction - Rs.160/-
4. PHQ junction to KMC Chaü Parking - Rs. 80/-

 

(REGIONAL TAXIS -PER HEAD)

1. ISBT Kohima to Dimapur - Rs.330/-

 

(CITY BUS -PER HEAD))

1. Lerie to Police Project Office, New Reserve, Phesama - Rs. 10/-
2. High school junction to New Secretariat - Rs.10/-
3. New Secretariat to NPSC junction - Rs.10/-

 

The order is issued in the interest of the public and shall come into force w.e.f 1st October 2022 for strict compliance. Defaulters shall be dealt with stern action as per the relevant sections of the law.

(Khekiye, IA Kohima)