New Delhi: Delhi is set to encounter major transportation issues on August 22 and August 23 in connection with a strike organized by auto and taxi driver unions. This strike, involving more than 15 unions from Delhi-NCR, comes as a protest against app-based cab services, including Ola and Uber.
“For several years, we have been writing to governments and departments about companies like Ola and Uber, but no one listens. These companies present their side, and the government presents its side, but these businesses operate as a game of donations, with the government also involved. We demand an end to this game”, President of Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union Kishan Verma said.
In the backdrop of reduced earnings of auto and taxi drivers and its impact on their livelihoods, these driver unions will be staging a protest against the adverse effects of app-based cab services.
Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union President accused private Ola and Uber taxi drivers of engaging in unethical activities involving alcohol and drug trade in addition to smuggling.
Accusing Ola and Uber of driving drug trade, Kishan Verma said, “Employment for auto and taxi drivers, which is being affected or taken away, must be addressed. Private Ola and Uber taxis are involved in smuggling, and there is also trade in alcohol and drugs. To address these issues, we are going on strike. The organisation has decided that on August 22 and 23, all auto and taxi services in Delhi NCR will be suspended”.
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