Taxi and auto drivers in the city have accused the government of brushing aside their plight. While cabbies said the state has forgotten about them, autowallahs said the compensation of Rs 1,500 against their demand of Rs 10,000 a month is nothing but a cruel joke.

As he announced fresh measures on Tuesday night to check the spread of Coronavirus, Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said his government will provide financial relief to 12 lakh auto drivers in the state.