Chandigarh cab drivers extend hunger strike: The Cab Auto Union Front has extended their indefinite hunger strike in Sector 25, Chandigarh, and the tricity due to unmet cab and auto driver demands.
Notably, the indefinite hunger strike by Chandigarh and tricity cab and auto drivers, which began on August 10th and was due to end on August 15th, seriously hampered services in the tricity, leaving citizens and visitors stranded.
Meanwhile, Inderbhan Singh, president of the Cab and Auto Front Union, stated that they have been demonstrating in their desire for a safe and seamless working environment. “It’s not just about security,” President continued, “we’re also dealing with financial issues as a result of unfair commission structures, taxation complexities, and high rental costs.”
60% cabs to operate
Considering the inconvenience given to passengers, the Cab Union president has ordered that 60% of the cabs be operational beginning tomorrow. Furthermore, presidents direct drivers to keep their taxis off the road from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Cab, auto drivers on indefinite strike- know why
The indefinite hunger strike was called in response to the sad death of a cab driver near Mullanpur by unidentified passengers.
The horrifying death of a cab driver in Mullanpur fueled a need for attention and action, leaving numerous cab aggregators stuck for hours on the day of the tragedy.
Following the tragic murder of a cab driver in Mullanpur, leaders and members of cab and auto unions spoke out against cab service platforms such as Ola, Uber, and In-Driver services, convening a meeting to express their concerns to both the local administration and cab service providers.
Notably, about 8,000 taxis operate in the city, serving the general public, employees, students, visitors, and shopping, among others.
