Auto, cab drivers protest towards rising CNG costs, will strike from today

Auto, cab and taxi drivers are getting irritated with the rise in CNG costs within the nation. Drivers say they are going to go on an indefinite strike from April 18 if the federal government doesn’t subsidize gas or improve fares.

The Affiliation of Auto, Cab and Taxi Drivers will protest towards the Heart and the State Authorities at Jantar Mantar on Friday. Other than this, the affiliation may also maintain a sit-in on the Delhi Secretariat on April 11 towards the rising costs of CNG.

Ravi Rathor, a member of Sarvodaya Driver Welfare Affiliation, claimed to have 4 lakh members with him. If their calls for usually are not met by the federal government, they are going to go on an indefinite strike towards the rising costs of CNG. He mentioned that the federal government ought to instantly cut back the value of CNG, if it’s not potential to take action, then the fare ought to be elevated, in order that the deficit could be met.

Speaking to ‘PTI’, Rathore mentioned, ‘The costs of OLA and Uber haven’t been elevated for the final 7-8 years. We may also resolve on the indefinite strike throughout our protest tomorrow. Rajendra Soni, normal secretary of Delhi Auto Discount Affiliation, mentioned, “The hike in CNG costs is large and has created issues for taxis, cabs and auto drivers.” Allow us to let you know, there are about 1 lakh auto rickshaws in Delhi.

Soni additional mentioned, ‘Our affiliation had additionally written a letter to Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal towards the rising costs of CNG. The Delhi authorities ought to give a subsidy of Rs 35 per kg. If our calls for usually are not met, we are going to protest at Jantar Mantar and Delhi Secretariat.