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The authorities on Friday stated that the reserved autorickshaw services have begun at Patna's Jayprakash Narayan International Airport. While providing details, the government advisory stated that the drivers will be allowed to pick up and drop off the passengers at the airport's multi-parking area. The autorickshaws were not allowed to enter the airport premises until now; however, the latest move will allow them to start the services. The decision is likely to significantly benefit the autorickshaw drivers and the passengers. The authorities stated that the autorickshaws were allowed to start the services after receiving multiple requests from the passengers and transport associations.

While inaugurating the services at the Patna airport, general secretary of the All India Road Transport Workers Federation (Bihar), Rajkumar Jha, stated that the auto drivers will receive English language training. "Drivers serving airport routes will receive English language training to better assist foreign travellers and non-Hindi speaking passengers from other states. A prepaid booth will be set up soon. Until then, drivers will carry placards to attract passengers," Jha was quoted as saying by the Times of India.

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The authorities stated that the drivers will be allowed to enter and exit through the old gate of the stadium, adding that they can drop the passengers at the multi-parking zone. Apart from this, the authority also stated that the drivers will have to follow a dress code and carry ID cards verified by their association. President of the Patna District Autorickshaw Drivers' Association Pappu Yadav stated that the decision will provide convenience to the passengers.

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"This is a major step in enhancing airport transport facilities while ensuring passenger safety and convenience," Yadav was quoted as saying by the Times of India. Earlier last month, the association had stated that the passengers face several issues due to less connectivity to the airport.