Tanveer Mir: 13th january on Sunday scores of people protested against transporters for fare hike to their respective routes. Protestors blocked traffic movement of Tata sumo service to KHAG ROAD AT HAZARPORA near cricket ground for few hours.They were demanding that transporters are arbitrarily increasing the fares.Due to which locals face lot of problems in travelling to their respective locations.They blamed that transporters are charging Rs 15-20 for a distance of 3-4km from MAGAM town.Locals said that actual fare is only 10rs for the respective distance but they force to pay more.Recently in an incident a woman from ARIPANTHAN village was not allowed travel in the sumo from MAGAM to ARIPANTHAN.She was forcibly evacuated from the vehicle by the driver.Locals said that drivers are nerve willing to carry passengers to this distance even some times their behaviour is also indecent with the commuters.Hower regarding this issue when concerned SHO Magam was contacted,He said that we will take up this issue of public importance with the concerned RTO OFFICE for clarification of transportation charges.Later on traffic movement was restored on the MAGAM -KHAG road on the assurance of authorities .