Drivers of cab aggregators Ola and Uber on Thursday said that though there was a strike call by political unions, many among them were unwilling to join as it gravely affected their livelihood. However, they are being forced to go on strike by the union leaders and threatened with violence and damage to cabs.

Ola driver Ansar (drivers were unwilling to give their full names) said the demands were more political in nature and there was no problem with generating revenue. Those who understood the pattern were satisfied with the profits, with him earning Rs 70-80,000 a month. "Elections are approaching and every party is suffering from the saviour syndrome. But the strike breaks our back and we do not wish to participate," he told mid-day.