Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister
1 year, 5 months ago

Private buses, auto, taxis unions withdraw strike call on July 27 after meeting minister

The Hindu  

Bengaluru The private transport unions and federations on Monday withdrew the call for a strike on July 27 after meeting Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy. Earlier, opposing the Shakti scheme, which offers free rides for women in non-premium bus services of the road transport corporations, 23 private transport unions and federations had decided to call for a Bengaluru bandh, where no autorickshaws, taxis, and private buses will ply for 24 hours. The minister in the meeting has promised the unions that he will arrange a meeting with Chief Minister Siddaramaiah by August 10, to address their demands on road tax and impact of the Shakti scheme. While autorickshaws and taxi drivers have demanded compensation, private bus owners have demanded that the government implement the Shakti scheme even in private buses and reimburse them for tickets issued to women.

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Cab Drivers threaten strike from Dec 11 to Dec 15 demanding higher commission
1 month, 1 week ago

Cab Drivers threaten strike from Dec 11 to Dec 15 demanding higher commission

Hindustan Times  

Cab drivers operating at Pune Airport’s Aero Mall have called a five-day strike from December 11 to 15, 2024 to protest alleged illegal operations of online ride aggregator companies Ola and Uber. The cab drivers’ union has claimed that these companies are operating without valid licences despite the Pune Regional Transport Office revoking their permits, and also charging passengers half …

Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation
2 months ago

Hyderabad: Hit by free bus travel, auto unions seek compensation

New Indian Express  

HYDERABAD: Hundreds of auto-rickshaw drivers, along with trade unions such as AITUC, Auto Owners Association, BRTU and CITU staged a mass protest at Dharna Chowk near Indira Park on Tuesday. Satthi Reddy, general secretary, Telangana Auto-Drivers Samakhya, told TNIE: “Due to restrictions on buying new autos in the city, drivers are purchasing vehicles in other districts and running them within …

Taxi, auto union strike fails to have any impact in Noida, Ghaziabad
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Taxi, auto union strike fails to have any impact in Noida, Ghaziabad

Hindustan Times  

The two-day chakka jam call given by auto-rickshaw unions on Thursday failed to have any impact on operations of three-wheelers in Noida and Ghaziabad, though most taxis remained off the road. The strike call by auto, taxi unions against app-based cab services majorly impacted commuters in the national capital on Thursday. Their demands include an “immediate ban” on the illegal …

Auto-taxi drivers on two-day strike in Delhi-NCR against app-based cab services
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Auto-taxi drivers on two-day strike in Delhi-NCR against app-based cab services

India TV News  

Thousands of auto and taxi drivers led by 15 unions from Delhi-NCR began a two-day strike today. Protest against app-based cab services Earlier, driver unions in Delhi-NCR announced a strike from Thursday to protest the increasing impact of app-based cab services on their livelihoods. They asserted that app-based cab services are adversely impacting their livelihoods, adding these services have significantly …

Auto-taxi drivers to go on strike in Delhi-NCR on August 22 and 23 | Here's why
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Auto-taxi drivers to go on strike in Delhi-NCR on August 22 and 23 | Here's why

India TV News  

Auto-Taxi strike: Delhi residents are likely to face major transportation issues for two days as auto and taxi driver unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a strike from Thursday to protest the increasing impact of app-based cab services on their livelihoods. The strike by auto and taxi drivers on August 22 and 23, organised by over 15 unions from Delhi-NCR, is …

Karnataka scraps Electric Bike Taxi Scheme citing safety concerns and misuse
10 months ago

Karnataka scraps Electric Bike Taxi Scheme citing safety concerns and misuse

The Hindu  

Following objections by autorickshaw unions, the Karnataka government has revoked the Electric Bike Taxi Scheme introduced in 2021. The decision to terminate the Karnataka Electric Bike Taxi Scheme 2021 was announced by the Transport Department through a notification on March 6. The Electric Bike Taxi Scheme was initiated in July 2021 by the State Government, then led by the BJP, …

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17
1 year ago

Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17

Hindustan Times  

Truck drivers across Karnataka will go on an indefinite strike starting from January 17, announced the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Owners’ Association on Saturday. The strike is to protest against the stringent laws for hit-and-run cases under the new Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita Karnataka truck drivers to go on indefinite strike from January 17 Speaking to reporters, C Naveen Reddy, president …

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Cauvery or Carpooling…’: Netizens angered by Bengaluru RTO’s latest ban

Live Mint  

The Karnataka Government announced a ban on car pooling in the state's capital city Bengaluru, in keeping with the demands of taxi driver associations. Karnataka Government's transport department advised residents of Bengaluru not to take rides from the carpooling apps like BlaBla car, Quick Ride among others. Ride-hailing apps like BlaBla Car, Quickride, Rideshare, Commute Easy, and Carpool Adda have …

Private transporters’ strike: Protestors attack non-participant cab drivers, bike taxi riders
1 year, 3 months ago

Private transporters’ strike: Protestors attack non-participant cab drivers, bike taxi riders

The Hindu  

Agitated protestors, who were demonstrating in support of the strike called by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association, vented their ire on bike taxi drivers, cab drivers, and other autorickshaw drivers who did not participate in the strike on Monday. According to an official release, the west division police registered seven cases against the violators and were yet to …

'Bangalore Bandh' called off after private unions meet Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy
1 year, 3 months ago

'Bangalore Bandh' called off after private unions meet Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy

Firstpost  

Transport minister R Ramalinga Reddy assured the private transport unions of trying to meet most of their demands after which they called of the strike The ‘Bangalore Bandh’ has been called off by the federation of private transport association after Karnataka government assured to fulfill their promises. Transport minister R Ramalinga Reddy assured the private transport unions of trying to …

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru
1 year, 4 months ago

Private transporters call off strike after meeting Transport Minister B. Ramalinga Reddy in Bengaluru

The Hindu  

Private transport operators called off their strike following assurances by Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy to address their concerns and demands. On September 11, most autorickshaws, cabs and private buses stayed off roads in Bengaluru in response to a call by Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Nataraj Sharma, president of the Federation, said, “Unless we get a written guarantee …

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru Bandh: Schools Relying on Private Vehicles to Remain Shut Today

News 18  

The Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Associations in Bengaluru has called for a strike or “Bengaluru Bandh” today, September 11, which would result in a disruption of operations for all private commercial vehicles operating in Karnataka’s capital city. The strike in Bengaluru today will have an impact on an array of private transport services, including auto-rickshaws, cab aggregators and …

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert
1 year, 4 months ago

‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today! Transport unions call for strike, govt on alert

Live Mint  

In Karnataka, private transportation has called for a one-day strike ‘Bengaluru Bandh’ today, September 11, Monday against the state government's Shakti scheme which offers free travel facilities to women on non-premium government buses. However, the Karnataka Transport Department has made arrangements in order to tackle the Bandh called by the private bus, taxi, and auto unions, said Transport Minister Ramalinga …

Pvt transport operators call off day-long strike in Bengaluru after Minister's assurance on their demands
1 year, 4 months ago

Pvt transport operators call off day-long strike in Bengaluru after Minister's assurance on their demands

India TV News  

Bengaluru bandh: After assurance from Transport Minister Ramalinga Reddy that most of their demands would be fulfilled, the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations called off the day-long strike in the city on Monday afternoon. The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a 'bandh' in Bengaluru today against the state government's Shakti scheme …

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention
1 year, 4 months ago

Bangalore bandh Highlights: Strike called off after Karnataka govt intervention

Hindustan Times  

Bangalore bandh Updates: The Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Association declared a citywide 'bandh' in Bengaluru on Monday. About nine lakh private commercial vehicles, including auto-rickshaws, corporate vehicles, airport taxis, maxi cabs, and buses, are set to stay off the roads. The federation has complained that they have lost more than 40% of their revenue after the launch …

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru: Private Transporters' Bandh on Monday, Likely to Affect Commuters

News 18  

Lakhs of private vehicles including autos, taxis, maxi cabs, goods vehicles and corporate buses could stay off the roads on Monday, making commuting difficult for school students and office-goers, among others, as the Federation of the Karnataka State Private Transport Associations has called for a ’bandh’. As private maxi cabs are one of the main modes of transport for several …

Bengaluru bandh on September 11. What's open, what's closed
1 year, 4 months ago

Bengaluru bandh on September 11. What's open, what's closed

Hindustan Times  

The private taxi and bus associations in Bengaluru declared strike on September 11 and most of the private transportation in the city is expected to shut. As Monday is a working day for the IT employees and other commuters, the BMTC is also planning to deploy extra buses to meet the demand amid the strike. What's open, what's closed Ever …

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike
1 year, 4 months ago

Schools in Bengaluru to Likely Remain Closed Tomorrow Due to Transport Strike

News 18  

A private transport strike in Bengaluru on Monday, September 11, is increasingly likely as a result of a lack of agreement between the Karnataka government and the Federation of Karnataka State Private Transport Association. Auto-rickshaws, taxis and school buses are among the several private transportation services that are anticipated to be affected by the upcoming strike on Monday in Bengaluru. …

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?
1 year, 4 months ago

Explained | Will Karnataka Govt’s ride-hailing app help drivers and commuters?

The Hindu  

Story so far With a surge in grievances voiced by taxi and auto drivers against private ride-hailing platforms, Karnataka’s Minister of Transport Ramalinga Reddy recently announced a plan by the State Transport Department to create its own taxi and auto booking application, similar to that of private cab aggregators. Mr. Reddy told The Hindu, “We have decided to develop an …

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka transport minister calls private bus and taxi unions for a meeting ahead of strike on July 27

Hindustan Times  

After various private transport unions revealed their plans to conduct a strike on July 27, the Karnataka government has called for a meeting with representatives of various unions on Monday. The government is likely to discuss their issues and listen to the demands in the meeting which will be chaired by Karnataka transport minister Ramalinga Reddy. Karnataka transport minister calls …

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report
1 year, 5 months ago

K'taka's auto unions and private bus operators likely to go on a strike on July 27: Report

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru’s private bus owners along with auto and taxi driver associations are likely to call for strike in the city on July 27, reported The Times of India. The associations demand the Karnataka government to extend the Shakti scheme to the private players who have been reportedly facing losses ever since the free bus travel for women was launched. K'taka's …

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect
1 year, 5 months ago

Karnataka auto union seeks ban on bike taxis, accuses govt of neglect

Hindustan Times  

The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru on Thursday alleged that the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent budget, and put forward various demands, including ban on bike taxis and compensation for the losses incurred due to the implementation of the ‘Shakti’ scheme. The autorickshaw drivers’ union in Bengaluru alleged the Congress-led state government neglected them in the recent …

Auto drivers in Bengaluru to go on strike today to protest against bike taxis
1 year, 9 months ago

Auto drivers in Bengaluru to go on strike today to protest against bike taxis

Live Mint  

Autorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru to go on a strike today i.e. He claimed the state transport department viewed bike taxis as illegal but yet the drivers are operating on the city roads with impunity. Manjunath also said 21 autorickshaw drivers’ associations have come together against the bike taxis. Autorickshaw drivers and bike taxis have been competing for space on Bengaluru's …

Taxi and Autorickshaw Unions in Mumbai to Go on Indefinite Strike from September 15
2 years, 3 months ago

Taxi and Autorickshaw Unions in Mumbai to Go on Indefinite Strike from September 15

News 18  

The taxi and auto unions in Mumbai have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from September 15 if their demand of hike in fare is not accepted. The taxi unions also said that they have support of a few auto rickshaw unions too and hence, Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority should take a call immediately on their demands. We …

Taxi Unions in Mumbai to Start Indefinite Strike from September 15
2 years, 4 months ago

Taxi Unions in Mumbai to Start Indefinite Strike from September 15

News 18  

The taxi and rickshaw unions of Mumbai have called for an indefinite strike from September 15. The Mumbai Taximen’s Union and Rickshawmen’s Union have decided to go on a strike after their demands for fare hike were not accepted by the government. A L Quadros, General Secretary of Mumbai Taximen’s Union, said that CNG price has increased by Rs 32 …

Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Few auto drivers thrashed for operating rickshaws amid ongoing strike in Uttam Nagar

India Today  

Amid the strike of auto-rickshaw, cab and taxi unions in the national capital on Monday, a few auto drivers were thrashed for operating rickshaws during the protest in the Uttam Nagar area of Delhi. They were thrashed by the protesting auto drivers for going about their daily business instead of joining the strike. However, members of the auto drivers’ union …

Drivers call one-day strike despite Gahlot’s announcement to consider demands
2 years, 8 months ago

Drivers call one-day strike despite Gahlot’s announcement to consider demands

The Hindu  

Even as Transport Minister Kailash Gahlot announced on Friday that the government was forming a committee to examine the drivers’ demands and would furnish its findings in a time-bound manner, the city’s drivers’ unions, including those representing Ola and Uber drivers, reiterated their decision of going on an indefinite strike starting Monday. Six-day ultimatum Sanjay Samrat, president of Delhi Taxi, …

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike
2 years, 9 months ago

Bharat Bandh 2022: Why workers across India are on a massive two-day strike

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A two-day nationwide strike has …

Chhattisgarh: Private bus operators to go on strike from today
3 years, 5 months ago

Chhattisgarh: Private bus operators to go on strike from today

India TV News  

Private bus operators in Chhattisgarh has decided to go on an indefinite strike beginning from today i.e July 13 in support of their demands including hike in the passenger fare. The association has put forth two demands before the state government demanding hike in the passenger fare, he said, adding the other demand is to repeal the rule which states …

Karnataka Bus Strike Today: State Govt Warns KSRTC Workers of Strict Action, Rules Out Negotiation
3 years, 9 months ago

Karnataka Bus Strike Today: State Govt Warns KSRTC Workers of Strict Action, Rules Out Negotiation

News 18  

With the employees of road transport corporations set to go on a strike on wage related issues from April 7, the Karnataka government on Tuesday warned of strict action and ruled out any negotiations with them. Noting that most of the demands made by the employees have been addressed despite financial constraints due to COVID-19, the government made it clear …

All India Taxi Union threatens to go on strike from December 3 if demands of protesting farmers aren't met
4 years, 1 month ago

All India Taxi Union threatens to go on strike from December 3 if demands of protesting farmers aren't met

India Today  

The All India Taxi Union on Monday threatened to go on strike if the demands of the farmers, protesting against the Centre's new farm laws at Delhi border points, are not met within two days. News agency PTI quoted president of the Union, Balwant Singh Bhullar, as saying that they are giving two days to the central government to meet …

Mumbai autorickshaw drivers call off proposed strike after CM agrees to discuss their demands
5 years, 6 months ago

Mumbai autorickshaw drivers call off proposed strike after CM agrees to discuss their demands

India TV News  

Autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai called off their proposed strike early Tuesday after Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis agreed to hold a meeting with union leaders to discuss their demands. The state transport department has given its nod to civic transport undertaking BEST to reduce its minimum fare to Rs 5, a move aimed at improving ridership on short routes which …

Now Kolkata's yellow taxis join app cab strike
5 years, 6 months ago

Now Kolkata's yellow taxis join app cab strike

India TV News  

Commuters in Kolkata had a harrying time for the second day at a stretch on Tuesday as yellow taxis went off the road, joining the online cabs which had called a 48-hour strike to press for a host of demands. Passengers seemed out of their wits in busy areas like Howrah station, Sealdah station and Esplanade, as the AITUC-affiliated Kolkata …

Now Kolkata's yellow taxis join app cab strike
5 years, 6 months ago

Now Kolkata's yellow taxis join app cab strike

The Quint  

Kolkata, July 2 Commuters in Kolkata had a harrying time for the second day at a stretch on Tuesday as yellow taxis went off the road, joining the online cabs which had called a 48-hour strike to press for a host of demands. Passengers seemed out of their wits in busy areas like Howrah station, Sealdah station and Esplanade, as …

Bharat bandh: Transport workers join trade union strike demanding minimum wage; schools shut in Karnataka; protests in Bengal, Odisha, Assam
6 years ago

Bharat bandh: Transport workers join trade union strike demanding minimum wage; schools shut in Karnataka; protests in Bengal, Odisha, Assam

Firstpost  

Scores of transport workers, demanding social security and a monthly salary of Rs 24,000, are observing a two-day nationwide strike starting from Tuesday. The transport workers who planned to join the protests include employees of Bengaluru’s Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation, and Mumbai’s BEST buses. They are Transport workers’ demands The demands of the transport …

2-day transport strike from today: Bus, auto, taxis may stay off roads
6 years ago

2-day transport strike from today: Bus, auto, taxis may stay off roads

Live Mint  

New Delhi: Demanding social security and a minimum monthly salary of Rs24,000, scores of transport workers in several parts of India went on a strike for two days from today. Operators of Mumbai’s BEST buses, Bengaluru’s Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation and Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation buses have threatened to join the nationwide protest against “anti-worker” government policies. Several unions …

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