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Auto-taxi drivers to go on strike in Delhi-NCR on August 22 and 23. (Photograph: Consultant)
Auto and taxi driver organisations in Delhi-NCR have introduced a strike on August 22 and 23
The nationwide capital is more likely to face main transportation points for the subsequent two days as auto and taxi driver unions in Delhi-NCR have introduced a strike from Thursday to protest in opposition to app-based cab companies Ola and Uber. The strike by auto and taxi drivers on August 22 and 23, is organised by over 15 unions from Delhi-NCR.
The strike name was given auto-taxi unions to protest in opposition to the adversarial results of app-based cab companies on their livelihoods as these companies have considerably diminished their earnings.
The Unions claimed that regardless of elevating considerations, neither the central nor the state governments have taken any motion to deal with the difficulty.
Why The Strike?
“For a number of years, now we have been writing to governments and departments about corporations like Ola and Uber, however nobody listens. These corporations current their facet, and the federal government presents its facet, however these companies function as a recreation of donations, with the federal government additionally concerned. We demand an finish to this recreation, ” President of Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union Kishan Verma was quoted as saying by information company IANS.
“Employment for auto and taxi drivers, which is being affected or taken away, should be addressed. Non-public Ola and Uber taxis are concerned in smuggling, and there’s additionally commerce in alcohol and medicines. To handle these points, we’re occurring strike. The organisation has determined that on August 22 and 23, all auto and taxi companies in Delhi NCR will likely be suspended,” he added.
The Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union president additional said that the ride-hailing companies corporations are taking 45 p.c fee. “We aren’t getting something. E-rickshaw and bikes with personal quantity plates are plying on roads. The place will auto and taxi drivers go? We anticipate a ban on these corporations and an app ought to by launched by the federal government,” he mentioned.
Auto, kaali-peeli taxi, financial radio taxi, and taxis with all India vacationer allow is not going to be seen on the roads of Delhi throughout the strike, he knowledgeable.
