TAXI STRIKE
Bengaluru transport officials go on snap drive, seize ‘unauthorised’ bike taxis
Bengaluru authorities seized unauthorized, app-based bike taxis after auto drivers' protests, leading to tension. The Bike Taxi Welfare Association, citing High Court orders, opposed and sought police protection against harassment.
Rapido’s two-wheeler contract carriage permit request rejected by Karnataka transport minister
Bengaluru-based bike taxi and auto aggregator Rapido urged the state to adopt a comprehensive approach in line with the provisions of the Motor Vehicle Act and the recent advisory from the Road Transport and Highways ministry on granting contract carriage permit to two-wheelers.
No more e-bike taxis in Bengaluru as Karnataka withdraws policy citing its misuse
Karnataka, officials said, was the first state to have put out an exclusive policy to promote electric bike taxis, but the government did not find the response from platforms encouraging enough.
Karnataka may end bike taxi services in Bengaluru on poor response from aggregators
Karnataka chief minister Siddaramaiah is learnt to have verbally agreed to a proposal from the transport department to withdraw the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme. Karnataka, officials added, is the first state to have put out an exclusive policy to promote electric bike taxis, but the government has not found the response from platforms encouraging enough.
Truckers in Karnataka slam the brakes: Indefinite strike against new hit-and-run law to begin today
Karnataka truck drivers have initiated an indefinite strike opposing the newly introduced hit-and-run law under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita. President of the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners' Association, C Naveen Reddy, criticizes the government's unilateral decision and lack of consultation. The nationwide impact includes long queues at fuel stations, panic-buying, and disruptions in wholesale vegetable markets. Despite assurances from the government to AIMTC, Karnataka truckers persist, raising concerns about potential logistic and fuel availability disruptions. This strike follows a broader three-day nationwide protest against the controversial law earlier this month.
Assam: Transporters' unions decide to call off strike after govt assurance
In some places, including Guwahati and Dibrugarh, strike supporters were seen preventing vehicles, including private cars, from plying the roads. Office-goers had a difficult time reaching their workplaces as buses, taxis and app-based cabs were off the roads, abiding by the strike call.
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Truck drivers' strike hits movement of vehicles in MP; passengers stranded, fuel pumps crowded
Indore's Ahilya Chamber of Commerce and Industries president Ramesh Khandelwal said if the drivers' strike continues, the supply of essential commodities will worsen which will have a direct impact on consumers. He said the government should reconsider the provisions of strict punishment in "hit-and-run" cases.
Quentin Tarantino's 'The Movie Critic': What we know so far
2024 may bring a welcome gift for fans of Quentin Tarantino as the master auteur has been busy in making "The Movie Critic".
Inside Dream Sports diversification strategy; Delhi taxi ban’s impact on cab aggregators
Dream Sports, the largest real-money gaming company in India, is charting its diversification strategy and will now turn to more strategic bets and cease its VC-style bets. Dream Sports has been charting its diversification strategy for a few years now. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Uber, Ola services in Chennai hit by two-day drivers’ strike
According to sources, the ongoing protest in areas such as Rajarathinam Station, Azhumbur, Chennai, saw around 500-1,000 drivers participating, with more expected to join on Tuesday.
Ola, Uber drivers go on strike demanding better pay in Tamil Nadu
A large number of cab drivers of ride-hailing platforms Ola and Uber on Monday went on a strike in Tamil Nadu, demanding better remuneration and a ban on bike taxi services, which according to them, is eating up their revenue.
Ola, Uber cabbies in Chennai stage strike, demand fare regulation, ban on bike taxis
Hundreds of cab drivers affiliated with Ola and Uber in Chennai went on strike demanding fare regulation, a ban on bike taxi services, and stricter action against certain toll booths. The drivers called for the state government to regulate app-based cab aggregators and address high commissions imposed on them. The drivers plan to hold a large-scale protest on October 18.
Ola applies for licence to operate e-bike taxis in Karnataka
Karnataka allows operation of EV two-wheelers as bike taxis under its Electric Bike Taxi Scheme, 2021. The regulations, however, require the EV to be registered as a motorcycle in the transport category and used as a public service vehicle. On Saturday, Ola co-founder Bhavish Aggarwal had announced that the EV maker was re-starting Ola Bike, the company’s two-wheeler taxi service, in Bengaluru.
Bengaluru transport unions see strike as a success, app-based cab and autos may face extra scrutiny
State transport minister Ramalinga Reddy, who addressed the protestors, agreed to implement the demands except those under the purview of CM, other departments, and those before the high court.
Former legandary cricketer Anil Kumble travels by local bus due to auto, taxi strike
Former Indian cricketer Anil Kumble was also affected by the day-long bandh organized by private transporters in Bengaluru on Monday. He took a BMTC bus ride from the airport and shared a photo on his social media account. The bandh, initiated by the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations, has brought transportation services in the city to a halt.
Anil Kumble opts for BMCT bus amid Bengaluru bandh
The Federation of Private Transporters in Karnataka has requested a one-day bandh in Bengaluru in opposition to the Shakthi plan, which provides free transit for women, and other demands. Farmers' associations and more than 30 private transport firms have pledged their support for the bandh demand. The absence of private buses, taxis, cars, and freight vehicles has inconvenienced passengers.
Karnataka Traffic police issues advisory for 'Bengaluru Bandh' today
As per the advisory, the police have asked the public to avoid KG Road, Sheshadri Road, GT Road and roads around Freedom Park and Majestic Bus stand.
Taxi drivers in Shimla go on strike amid union rivalry
On June 17, a driver of Sirmaur's Chudeshwar Taxi Union while showing hotel rooms to a tourist near Auckland Tunnel got into a scuffle with the members of Devbhoomi Taxi Union from Shimla. The scuffle was soon joined by other members of the two taxi unions who went at one another with rods, wooden sticks, and other items and broke window panes of several taxis.
Bengaluru auto rickshaws ply despite strike against bike taxis; behind internet shutdowns in India
Auto rickshaws offered services during peak hours in Bengaluru despite being on a strike against ‘illegal’ bike taxis. The fight between city unions and ride-hailing companies has intensified in recent times.
Bengaluru auto strike: Despite strike by city unions, auto rickshaws ply during rush hours
Auto drivers had earlier decided to go on a strike for Monday and Tuesday to protest against bike taxis, which are operated by ride-hailing apps like Uber and Swiggy-backed Rapido.
Autorickshaw drivers go on strike in Bengaluru against 'illegal' bike taxis
Autorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru will go on a strike on Monday in protest against private bike taxi aggregators functioning in the city.
Bengaluru auto drivers to hold 24 hr strike against bike taxis
This isn't the first time the union has demanded a ban for bike taxis, because they claim to threaten the livelihoods of autorickshaw drivers. The strike is expected to engage a number of autorickshaws and their drivers off the roads, according to union sources. "We will observe a 24-hour strike starting from Sunday midnight. Our agitation is against the illegal operation of bike taxis operating in the city," Manjunath told PTI.
Bengaluru: Auto rickshaws intend to strike on December 29, unions oppose bike taxis
Two businesses have been granted permits to operate electric bike taxis in Bengaluru by the transportation depart
Mumbai autorickshaws, taxis set to go on indefinite strike from Thursday
According to media reports, over two lakh autorickshaw drivers and 48,000 taxi drivers in Mumbai are set to go on an indefinite strike from September 15, Thursday.
Auto/taxi drivers' associations call off strike
Unions representing autorickshaws and taxis called off their strike against fuel price hike on Tuesday, however, they have warned that if the demands of auto/taxi drivers are not met within the next 25 days, they will cut Delhi's food supply chain.
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