The radio cab service in the Delhi-NCR came to a standstill today as the cab drivers staged protest against the app-based service giants Ola and Uber at Jantar Mantar.
Over 300 protesting cab drivers, demanding an increase in their base fare from the existing Rs 6 per km, threatened for an even bigger protest on Monday, reported Hindustan Times.
The protest led to a massive crunch of cabs in the city due leading to surge pricing for every ride. The companies plying on limited stock, as a result, had to enforce 15-20% surge in prices, adding to the commuter’s woes.
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The strike has been called by Sarvodaya Driver Association of Delhi, which claims to have 2,000 drivers in its group, and they demand better perks and relaxed hours for targets. The association said to be hoping 40,000 to 50,000 drivers join the agitation.
