Taxi drivers strike: The national capital Delhi may face major transport challenges due to the strike organised by auto and taxi driver unions on August 22 and 23. The strike comes as a protest against app-based taxi services, including Ola and Uber, in which over 15 unions from Delhi-NCR are participating. These driver unions will be protesting against the adverse effects of app-based taxi services due to low earnings of auto and taxi drivers and its impact on their livelihood.
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Despite repeatedly expressing concern over inadequate compensation, the unions have accused the central and state governments of failing to address their issue. It says, “We have been writing to governments and departments about companies like Ola and Uber for many years, but no one listens to us. These companies present their side and the government presents its side, but this business is run like a game of donations, in which the government is also involved.” News agency IANS quoted Delhi Auto Taxi Congress Union president Kishan Verma as saying, “We demand an end to this game.”
The president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Congress Union has accused private cab drivers of Ola and Uber of being involved in unethical activities like smuggling, besides liquor and drug trade.
Kishan Verma said, “Employment of auto and taxi drivers needs to be kept in mind, which is being affected or eliminated. Private cabs Ola and Uber are engaged in smuggling, liquor and drugs are also traded. We are going on strike to resolve these issues. The organisation has decided that all auto and taxi services will be suspended in Delhi NCR on August 22 and 23.
Suggesting a ban on the predominant app-based taxi services and the need for government-backed apps, the union representative pointed out that ride-hailing companies were charging a 45 per cent commission for their rides. He said, “We get nothing. Electric rickshaws and privately-registered bicycles are plying on the roads.”
It is important to note that no vehicles including autos, black and yellow taxis, budget radio taxis and taxis with All India Tourist Permit will be seen plying on the roads of the national capital during the strike.
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