Taxi and auto-rickshaw unions in Delhi-NCR begin a three-day strike from May 21 through May 23, citing rising CNG, petrol and diesel costs and higher vehicle maintenance and operating expenses. Multiple reports say drivers and transport workers are demanding an immediate revision of taxi and auto fares, arguing that fares have not been updated for nearly 15 years despite increased fuel and other costs. Unions also allege economic pressure linked to app-based cab aggregators.
The strike is expected to affect commuting, with fewer available cabs and longer wait times as taxi, app-based cab services, and auto-rickshaw operations are disrupted. One outlet also notes potential spillover impacts for goods supply, alongside passenger inconvenience. Unions state the agitation could intensify if the Delhi government does not address their demands and revise fares promptly.
Some transport associations have publicly distanced themselves from the strike, indicating they plan to continue services and emphasizing broader public interest, even as unions proceed with the planned protest and a rally on May 23.
