Delhi govt says panel to consider revision of auto & taxi fares soon
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi govt says panel to consider revision of auto & taxi fares soon

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday announced the formation of a committee to consider autorickshaw and taxi fares revision, this ahead of a strike called by the unions seeking subsidy on Compressed Natural Gas. On April 11, hundreds of autorickshaw, taxi and cab drivers under the aegis of the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh had staged a protest at the Delhi secretariat demanding gas subsidy. General Secretary of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh, Rajendra Soni said, “Price of CNG is soaring every single day and we are demanding the government to provide us a subsidy of ₹35 per kg.” The auto and taxi association of Delhi had written a letter to Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on April 6 demanding that they be provided with a subsidy of ₹35 per kg on CNG. Please save the city from an impending indefinite strike of auto and taxi driver,” Delhi Congress chief Chaudhary Anil Kumar, who had joined the protest, was quoted by PTI as saying.

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Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi cabinet extends EV policy till March 2025, restarts subsidy on electric vehicles purchase

India TV News  

Amid a series of decisions announced during the state cabinet meeting held today, the Delhi government on Thursday also declared the extension of the Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy till March 31, 2025. "The Delhi Cabinet has today decided to restart the stalled "Delhi Electric Vehicle Policy." Till 2019-20, only 4% of the vehicles registered in Delhi were electric vehicles, but …

After CNG price increase, auto unions demand ₹3 hike in base fare
1 month ago

After CNG price increase, auto unions demand ₹3 hike in base fare

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Auto rickshaw unions wrote to the state transport department on Friday evening seeking a ₹3-hike in the base fare in order to offset the ₹2 per kilogram hike in compressed natural gas prices. While the base fare currently stands at ₹23, the unions want it raised to ₹26 so they can absorb the impact of the CNG price hike. …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber
4 months ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi-NCR launch 2-day strike; demand ban on Ola, Uber

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: The transportation services in parts of Delhi and the National Capital Region were affected on Thursday following a two-day strike launched by the unions of auto and taxi drivers. Kishan Verma, president of the Delhi Auto Taxi Transport Congress Union, said that cab aggregators such as Ola, Uber, and Rapido are affecting their livelihoods and eating up their …

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

Big Auto-Taxi Strike In Delhi-NCR On August 22-23, Union Says 'They’re Getting Affected Due to Ola, Uber'
4 months ago

Big Auto-Taxi Strike In Delhi-NCR On August 22-23, Union Says 'They’re Getting Affected Due to Ola, Uber'

News 18  

The national capital is likely to face major transportation issues for the next two days as auto and taxi driver unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a strike from Thursday to protest against app-based cab services Ola and Uber. The strike by auto and taxi drivers on August 22 and 23, is organised by over 15 unions from Delhi-NCR. We demand …

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

Delhi Cong protests ‘power tariff hike’
5 months ago

Delhi Cong protests ‘power tariff hike’

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi Congress on Wednesday held a protest against the alleged “imposition of the Power Purchase Agreement Charges and excessive electricity bills” — a charge that has been denied by the Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government. Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee president Devender Yadav said that the AAP government had promised to supply power at half the rate but the power …

Congress Stages Protest Against Power Tariff Hike In Delhi
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress Stages Protest Against Power Tariff Hike In Delhi

ABP News  

Congress workers and leaders staged protests on Tuesday against Aam Aadmi Party -led Delhi government over hike in power tariffs in the national capital. pic.twitter.com/asoUdBLO7M — ANI June 27, 2023 These protests come after the Delhi government earlier said that the monthly electricity bills of the majority of domestic consumers in Delhi, who use more than 200 and up to …

Congress workers protest against Delhi government over hike in power tariffs
1 year, 5 months ago

Congress workers protest against Delhi government over hike in power tariffs

Live Mint  

The Congress party workers on 27 June staged a demonstration against the AAP government in Delhi over the hike in power tariffs in the national capital. Earlier on Monday, the monthly electricity bills of the majority of domestic consumers in Delhi -- who use more than 200 and up to 600 units -- will be hiked by up to ₹265 …

Auto, taxi fares hiked in Delhi; app-based cab charges stay same
1 year, 11 months ago

Auto, taxi fares hiked in Delhi; app-based cab charges stay same

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government has hiked the fares of auto-rickshaws and taxis plying in the city, officials aware of the matter said on Wednesday. The revision in fares is based on recommendations of a fare revision committee set up by the state government and approved by the Arvind Kejriwal cabinet, and fulfils the demands of various auto and taxi unions, who …

Auto, Taxi Fares Increased In Delhi Over Rising CNG Prices. Check Revised Rates
1 year, 11 months ago

Auto, Taxi Fares Increased In Delhi Over Rising CNG Prices. Check Revised Rates

ABP News  

The Delhi government has issued a notification, intimating new auto-taxi fare rates. Similarly, Non-AC taxis will now charge passengers a minimum of Rs 40 and after that, the fare will be Rs 17 per kilometre instead of the initial Rs 14 per kilometre. This change in fare was made in response to the demands of auto and taxi drivers due …

In Delhi, auto and taxi fares increased over rising CNG prices | Check details
2 years, 1 month ago

In Delhi, auto and taxi fares increased over rising CNG prices | Check details

Hindustan Times  

Commuters will have to spend more bucks for auto rides in the national capital as the Delhi government on Friday notified revised auto-rickshaw fares. The Aam Aadmi party-led government has approved the hike in auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in view of rising Compressed Natural Gas prices in Delhi. Nearly two lakh auto rickshaws and taxi drivers, who had to face …

Auto rickshaws, taxis fare hiked in Delhi. Check new rates
2 years, 1 month ago

Auto rickshaws, taxis fare hiked in Delhi. Check new rates

India TV News  

Highlights Auto, taxis fare have been revised in Delhi Metre down charge for initial 1.5 km for auto-rickshaws increased from Rs 25 to Rs 30 The last revision in the auto-rickshaw fares happened in 2020 The Delhi government on Friday approved revised fares for auto rickshaws and taxis in Delhi. According to the revised fares, the metre down charge for …

Day After Congress Price-Rise Protest, Delhi Police Lodges Case
2 years, 4 months ago

Day After Congress Price-Rise Protest, Delhi Police Lodges Case

News 18  

The Delhi Police has registered a case at the Tughlaq Road police station in connection with a protest staged by the Congress party, officials said on Saturday. The opposition party called for a nationwide protest on Friday against inflation, unemployment and the Goods and Services Tax hike on essential items. Deputy Commissioner of Police Amrutha Guguloth said a case under …

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs join joint oppn protest in Parliament complex over inflation
2 years, 5 months ago

Rahul Gandhi, Congress MPs join joint oppn protest in Parliament complex over inflation

India Today  

On the third day of the Monsoon session, Congress MPs led by party leader Rahul Gandhi joined a joint opposition protest in the Parliament complex over the issue of inflation. Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge and Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury also joined the protest in front of the Mahatma Gandhi statue in Parliament on Wednesday. Delhi | Congress MPs Mallikarjun Kharge & …

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw, taxi rides likely to get costlier in city | Check new rates
2 years, 5 months ago

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw, taxi rides likely to get costlier in city | Check new rates

India TV News  

Delhi: Auto-rickshaw and taxi fares in the national capital are soon going to rise soon, officials said on Friday. The proposal to increase the three-wheeler charges for every kilometre will go up by Rs 1.50 while the base fare for travelling in taxis will rise by Rs 15, causing the probable hike. The committee had recommended a Re 1 hike …

Can CNG vehicle owners expect relief after petrol and diesel rate cut?
2 years, 7 months ago

Can CNG vehicle owners expect relief after petrol and diesel rate cut?

Business Standard  

Responding to a petition and also to the worsening air pollution in Delhi, the Supreme Court had in 1998 directed that all the buses, taxis and auto rickshaws will have to switch to CNG. While hiking retail prices, Mahanagar Gas cited historically high cost of regasified LNG which is being blended with domestic gas to offset the shortfall in the …

Delhi: Get Prepared To Pay More For Autos, Taxis As Committee Likely To Propose Hike, Says Report
2 years, 7 months ago

Delhi: Get Prepared To Pay More For Autos, Taxis As Committee Likely To Propose Hike, Says Report

ABP News  

New Delhi: Amid hike in fuel prices, fares of auto-rickshaws and taxis in the national capital may be increased this week. The Delhi government had set up a committee in April for fare revision of auto-rickshaws and taxis, which is expected to be completed by the end of this week, reported news agency PTI. The committee responsible with fare revision …

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 …

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures

Hindustan Times  

Delhi struggles as auto, cab drivers' strike over fuel price hike| See pictures Delhi auto, taxi and cab drivers' associations have called for a two-day strike Monday onwards over the surging fuel prices, causing a major inconvenience to the locals in the city. While the unions are demanding the government to increase the fare rates and reduce the fuel prices, …

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike

Hindustan Times  

Delhi: Auto, taxi unions go on strike to demand CNG subsidy, fare hike Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh General Secretary Rajendra Soni said they will also hold a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's. Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh General Secretary Rajendra Soni said they will also hold a protest outside Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal's residence in Civil Lines later in the …

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike
2 years, 8 months ago

Auto, taxi drivers in Delhi start two-day strike today over fuel price hike

Firstpost  

Several unions of auto and cab drivers are demanding that the fare rates be hiked and fuel prices be reduced To protest against the soaring fuel prices, auto and taxi drivers in Delhi have decided to go on a two-day strike from Monday. General secretary of the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh, Rajendra Soni, said the “unprecedented” hike in rates of …

Petrol, CNG price hike: Auto, cab drivers Delhi to go on strike tomorrow
2 years, 8 months ago

Petrol, CNG price hike: Auto, cab drivers Delhi to go on strike tomorrow

Hindustan Times  

Commuters in Delhi are likely to face problems as several unions of auto, taxi and mini bus drivers have decided to go on strike on Monday demanding a hike in fare rates and a cut in CNG prices. Hundreds of auto, taxi and cab drivers staged a protest at the Delhi Secretariat recently demanding subsidy on CNG prices. ) General …

Delhi panel to look at revising auto, cab fares as fuel prices rocket
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi panel to look at revising auto, cab fares as fuel prices rocket

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Friday announced that it will form a committee to consider revision of auto and taxi fare in the wake of rising fuel prices even as auto and taxi drivers have called for a strike on Monday. General secretary of Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh Rajendra Soni said the prices of CNG have almost doubled since 2019, making …

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report
2 years, 8 months ago

Auto, taxi fares to increase in Delhi? Transport Minister to submit report

India Today  

The effect of rising petrol, diesel and CNG prices will soon be visible on public transport as well in Delhi. While Ola and Uber have already increased their fares, auto-rickshaw and taxi unions in the national capital are also demanding a hike in fares from the government. The Transport Minister of Delhi, Kailash Gehlot, has said that soon the Transport …

Delhi taxi, cab drivers' unions to observe 2-day chakka jam from 18 April to protest fuel, CNG price hike
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi taxi, cab drivers' unions to observe 2-day chakka jam from 18 April to protest fuel, CNG price hike

Firstpost  

Delhi drivers’ association and unions have give an ultimatum of six days to government after which they threatened to go on strike In Delhi, people traveling in taxis or want to take cab back home from airport, railway stations must start looking for an alternative mode of public transport. Slash CNG prices or revise fares: Delhi cab, auto drivers protest …

Driver unions to observe 2-day chakka jam in Delhi over rise in fuel prices
2 years, 8 months ago

Driver unions to observe 2-day chakka jam in Delhi over rise in fuel prices

India Today  

Owing to the surge in fuel rates in the national capital, driver’s unions have called for a chakka jam for two days from April 18. As per the report by the India Express, since the centre and Delhi government have turned a deaf ear to their cries for help, the Delhi Taxi Tourist Transporters Association, Sarvodaya Driver Association of Delhi, …

Uber cab prices hiked in Delhi due to rise in fuel prices
2 years, 8 months ago

Uber cab prices hiked in Delhi due to rise in fuel prices

India Today  

Commuting from one place to another in AC cabs may dig a huge hole in your pockets now, especially if you live in Delhi. The company announced that the fares would be increased by at least 12 per cent and the increasing fuel prices are solely to be blamed for this. Talking about the recent price hike in Delhi, Nitish …

Auto, cab drivers of these 3 cities will go on strike on April 12. Details here
2 years, 8 months ago

Auto, cab drivers of these 3 cities will go on strike on April 12. Details here

Live Mint  

With the incessant rise in fuel prices and CNG gas, the auto-rickshaw and taxi union in Chandigarh has called for a strike on April 12, Tuesday. The "Cab Auto Sanyukt Morcha " will be holding "Chakka jam" in Chandigarh, Mohali, and Panchkula on April 12. According to the Cab Auto Sanyukt Morcha, the price of CNG has surged from ₹45 …

Drivers demand hike in fare, threaten indefinite strike from April 18
2 years, 8 months ago

Drivers demand hike in fare, threaten indefinite strike from April 18

The Hindu  

Hundreds of drivers, including those employed with ride hailing apps such as Ola and Uber, threatened to go on an indefinite strike from April 18 if cab fares are not increased as per the CNG price. Drivers belonging to several prominent associations, including the Sarvodaya Drivers Welfare Association and the Delhi Taxi Tourist Transporters Association, staged a protest at Jantar …

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers to go on strike from 18 April over rising CNG prices
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers to go on strike from 18 April over rising CNG prices

Live Mint  

Hundreds of cab and auto drivers staged a protest at Delhi's Jantar Mantar on Friday against the steep hike in CNG prices and demanded a revision of fares. President of 'Sarvodaya Drivers Welfare Association' Ravi Rathor, who claims to have around 4 lakh drivers as members in Delhi-NCR, said that the government should either slash CNG prices or revise fares. …

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers stage protest at Jantar Mantar against rising CNG prices
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi: Cab, auto drivers stage protest at Jantar Mantar against rising CNG prices

India Today  

Owing to the steep hike in CNG prices, a number of taxi and auto drivers of Ola and Uber staged a sit-in protest at Jantar Mantar on Friday and demanded revision of fares. "Prices of CNG are nearing Rs 70 per kg but we are still plying our cabs and autos on old fares. CNG RATES After two consecutive days …

Delhi cab, auto drivers threaten strike against CNG price hike, demand fare revision
2 years, 8 months ago

Delhi cab, auto drivers threaten strike against CNG price hike, demand fare revision

The Hindu  

With a sharp hike in CNG prices, auto, cab, and taxi drivers in the city have threatened to go on an "indefinite strike" from April 18 if the government doesn’t provide subsidy on the fuel or decrease the fare. Sarvodaya Drivers Welfare Association Ravi Rathor, who claims to have around 4 lakh drivers as members in Delhi-NCR, said that his …

CNG price in Delhi hiked by Rs 2.5 per kg
2 years, 8 months ago

CNG price in Delhi hiked by Rs 2.5 per kg

India Today  

Indraprastha Gas Limited has hiked the price of Compressed Natural Gas in Delhi by Rs 2.5 per kg to Rs 64.11 per Kg. The cost of both petrol and diesel was hiked by 40 paise per litre, taking the total hike over the last two weeks to Rs 8.40 per litre. While petrol and diesel were being sold at retail …

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation
2 years, 8 months ago

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation

Hindustan Times  

In photos | Congress' protest against fuel price hike and inflation With the ninth hike in fuel prices in ten days, Congress has stepped up its protests against the central government. The petrol and diesel prices have been increased by 80 paise, taking the overall increase to ₹6.40 per litre.. 1 / 6 View Photos in a new improved layout …

Petrol, diesel prices see ninth increase in 10 days, Congress leaders stage protest
2 years, 8 months ago

Petrol, diesel prices see ninth increase in 10 days, Congress leaders stage protest

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Petrol and diesel prices were on Thursday hiked by 80 paise a litre each, taking the total increase in rates in the last 10 days to Rs 6.40 per litre. Petrol in Delhi will now cost Rs 101.81 per litre as against Rs 101.01 previously while diesel rates have gone up from Rs 92.27 per litre to Rs …

CNG Prices Hiked in Delhi-NCR, Check Rates; Will Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase Next?
2 years, 9 months ago

CNG Prices Hiked in Delhi-NCR, Check Rates; Will Petrol, Diesel Prices Increase Next?

News 18  

CNG price in the national capital and adjoining cities on Tuesday was hiked by Rs 0.50 per kg, while an imminent increase in petrol and diesel price has been put on wait-and-watch mode for more clarity on global oil prices. Petrol and diesel prices are likely to be hiked this week as oil companies prepare to pare losses accumulated from …

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala
3 years, 10 months ago

Congress planning nationwide protest against soaring fuel prices: Chennithala

Deccan Chronicle  

Kochi: The Congress is planning a nationwide protest against the increasing fuel prices, senior party leader Ramesh Chennithala said here on Friday as he attacked the BJP-led government at the Centre over the soaring prices of diesel and petrol. "The Congress is planning an all India protest, if the prices of fuel continue to soar on an uncontrolled level," Chennithala …

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

For the sixth year, no power rate hike for Delhi
4 years, 3 months ago

For the sixth year, no power rate hike for Delhi

Live Mint  

Delhi has yet again been spared an increase in electricity rates by the regulator, sixth year in a row. The tariff levels for the year to March will remain unchanged primarily because the regulator didn’t consider any revenue increase for the distribution firms—BSES Rajdhani Power Ltd, BSES Yamuna Power Ltd, Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited, and New Delhi Municipal Council …

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