Delhi struggles as auto, taxi unions strike over rising fuel prices – In pictures
时间:2024-06-26 06:28:33 阅读(143)
Various auto-rickshaw, cab and taxi unions in the capital went on a strike on April 18, demanding a CNG subsidy and a fare revision in the wake of rising fuel prices. The strike led to a shortage of cabs and autos across Delhi-NCR. Commuters in the city faced difficulties in getting cabs and autos on Monday morning. Though cars were available on Ola and Uber apps, the fares were inflated. Let us take a look at some of the images, how Delhi struggles on first day of auto-taxi strike:2/10
Auto and cab drivers’ unions have been demanding a hike in fares and slashing of CNG prices to offset the impact of rising fuel prices. (PTI Photo)
They refused to call their strike off despite an announcement by the Delhi government to form a committee to consider a fare revision in a time-bound manner.(PTI Photo)
4/10Passengers stranded at New Delhi Railway Station due to a strike by auto and taxi unions, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo)
5/10The auto, taxi and cab drivers also sat on a dharna near Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal’s residence in Civil Lines later in the day to press their demands. (PTI Photo)
6/10There were reports claiming that cabs entering Delhi from Noida and Ghaziabad were being stopped at border points and were being asked not to ply adding to the woes of the commuters. (PTI Photo)
7/10Small protests were also witnessed at number of places, including Kashmere Gate ISBT, Rani Bagh, Civil Lines, New Delhi Railway Station auto stand. (PTI Photo)
8/10While most unions said they will be on a one-day strike, the Sarvodaya Driver Association Delhi, which has members who drive for cab aggregators, said it will be an “indefinite” strike. (PTI Photo)
9/10However, cab and auto driver associations said they were not stopping the cabs and merely informing fellow drivers about the strike. (PTI Photo)
10/10There are over 90,000 autos and more than 80,000 registered taxis complementing the public transport system in the city. (PTI Photo)
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