Chandigarh: Cab and auto drivers on indefinite strike from today; know why

Chandigarh cab drivers hunger strike:  The indefinite hunger strike led by cab and auto drivers of Chandigarh and tricity starting from today severely impacted services in tricity leaving locals and tourists stranded. 

The strike commenced from Sector 25, Chandigarh. 

The indefinite hunger strike has been launched in the wake of tragic murder of cab driver near Mullanpur by unidentified passengers.

The horrific cab driver murder in Mullanpur fueled call for attention and action, leaving several cab aggregators stranded for hours on the day of incident.

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Following the tragic murder of the cab driver in Mullanpur, leaders and members of cab and auto unions raised their voice against the cab services platforms such as Ola, Uber, and In-Driver services convened a meeting to voice their concerns against both the local administration and cab service providers. 

Starting from today, five leaders will stage hunger strike and other cab and auto drivers will stall their services in support. 

Notably, more than 8,000 cabs ply in tricity serving to common people, employees, students, tourists and shoppers, etc. 

Earlier, the drivers also raised voice againts rising crimes and insecurities they face while providing services. 

The Union of drivers also raised voice on subjects such as humiliation, particularly concerning taxation, commission rates, rental charges, and overall security which result in significant debt and loss of  lives.

Inderjit Singh, the spokesperson for the union, emphasised and blamed negligence of the company which leaves them as vulnerable to criminal activities. Several cabbies also drew attention to illegal vehicle numbers, which has created a precarious environment for law-abiding drivers. 

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Representing the tricity region, which includes Chandigarh, Panchkula, and Mohali, the cab and auto unions collaborate under the banner of the Cab Auto Union Front to collectively stage this hunger strike.

- With inputs from agencies

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