In April 2024, the complainant was contacted on WhatsApp by the accused, who promised profitable stock market schemes via a trading app
Office workers struggle to find alternative modes of transportation during peak hours at BKC. Pic/Shadab Khan
The striking Ola and Uber drivers on Friday were asked by transport department officials to wait till Tuesday for further discussions and then take further decisions.
The strike continues till that time, affecting commuters across the city, including at the airport and railway stations.
The protesters met transport department officials and placed their demands. After hearing the complaints about aggregator companies, the transport department sought time from the striking unions to seek a dialogue with the companies. The striking drivers sought help for the family members of the driver at Nalasopara who died by suicide, as he reportedly could not pay back his vehicle loan.
The family of the deceased driver receives a cheque from Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha Union. Pic/By Special Arrangement
“The protestors met us on Friday. They sought action against Rapido, which we have actually begun, and had some issues about tariffs, which will get addressed in the new aggregator cab policy. We have called them for a meeting on Tuesday,” a top transport official said.
Meanwhile, cab drivers on the ground at Azad Maidan said they will continue with the strike and stop all those plying.
“The strike will continue till the talks go on,” a cab driver said. A section of cab drivers also continued a hunger strike at Azad Maidan in solidarity with the deceased cab driver and to press their demands.
“The protestors met us on Friday. They sought action against Rapido, which we have actually begun, and had some issues about tariffs, which will get addressed in the new aggregator cab policy. We have called them for a meeting on Tuesday,” a top transport official said.
Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha president Keshav Nana Kshirsagar who is spearheading the agitation, said, “Yes, we have been called for a meeting on Tuesday. The strike will continue till all our demands are met. Today (Friday), we also gave a cheque of Rs 1 lakh to the family member of the deceased cab driver.”
Key demands…
. Rationalisation of fares
. Having fares at par with metered cabs
. No permission for bike taxi services
. Cap on cab and auto permits
. Functional welfare board for drivers
. Bringing in of Maharashtra Gig Workers’ Act
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