With a huge drop in business in the month since the demonetisation announcement, unions are now approaching e-wallet firms for a tie-up. File pic

It’s been a month since the demonetisation announcement, and auto and taxi drivers are still feeling the pinch. Passengers simply do not have the change for the ride. The respective unions have now approached e-wallet companies for a tie-up to allow passengers the cashless payment option. Black and yellow taxis and auto rickshaws have seen a 15-20 per cent drop in business. In fact, the unions claim that in the first fortnight, there was a drop in business of up to 60 per cent, which is why drivers are looking at the e-wallet option.