Kaali-peeli taxi and autorickshaw drivers in Mumbai will protest against the 'high-handedness' of Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) next week, alleging it has made online booking compulsory for them to refuel. Union leaders said many of the drivers are poor and cannot afford smart phones. Drivers plan to gather outside the MGL office at Bandra Kurla Complex on Thursday to voice their objections. But as per a note by MGL, drivers can also opt for sending an SMS to refuel.

Facility only at 3 fuel pumps
"A large number of taxi and autorickshaw operators under the banner of Mumbai Taximen's Union and Bombay Autorickshawmen's Union will protest against the mandatory online booking to fill CNG. The MGL has so far introduced a system to fill through online booking only at three CNG pumps in the city, and it will be gradually introduced in all the pumps," Mumbai Taximen's Union leader Anthony L Quadros said. As per the system, the drivers have to book a time slot to refuel their vehicle online, after which the fuel pumps will call them to do so.