New Delhi: Today, drivers associated with Ola Cabs, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based services have come out on the streets. They say that the earnings are continuously decreasing, while the expenses are increasing. In such a situation, a strike was the last option left. This protest is stuff organized under the imprint of Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App-Based Transport Workers (IFAT).
What is the biggest complaint of drivers?
Drivers say that the government has not yet stock-still the minimum wiring fare, although it is unmistakably written in the rules. Taking wholesomeness of this, companies reduce fares at any time. The result is clear. Even without driving all day, there is very little money left in hand. Many drivers say that now their earnings are barely unbearable to imbricate the vehicle expenses and fuel.
What is the union alleging?
TGPWU President Shaik Salahuddin says that due to the negligence of the government, the companies have got a self-ruling hand to act arbitrarily. According to him, there is no transparent system to decide the fare and the unshortened risk has been passed on to the drivers.
Have such protests happened before?
This is not the first time. Earlier on December 31, wordage partners had moreover gone on strike. They moreover said that despite working long hours, they are paid less and there is no social security.
Why are drivers wrestling in Mumbai?
App taxi and wheels drivers in Mumbai have moreover spoken a strike. Their demands include a ban on illegal velocipede taxis, strictness on fare policy and a solution to problems related to panic button. Drivers say that they have to spend virtually Rs 12,000 themselves to get the new panic devices installed. On top of that, due to an increase in permits, the number of autos has increased, due to which the number of passengers is getting reduced.
What could be the remoter impact?
If the strike continues for a long time, cab and wheels services in the cities could be immensely affected. Passengers will squatter problems, but drivers say that it is necessary to take this step to save their livelihood. He unmistakably says, “If earnings do not increase then driving will wilt difficult.”
