Deputy Commissioner in-charge Kumara said that the autorickshaws operating in the city areas (Zone 1) should be of yellow and black colour, while those running in rural areas (Zone 2) should be of green and yellow colour. The new colour scheme for autorickshaws will make it easy to enforce permits for autorickshaws and ensure that autorickshaws operate in the zones for which permit is issued.

Autorickshaws will not be permitted to display zone in the form of stickers on the windshield, he said that autorickshaw drivers will be given time to adhere to the new colour scheme for their vehicles. Except for health and other emergencies, autorickshaws should stick to the permits and operate in the prescribed zones. Authorities will take action against those found violating permit norms.