Citizens in Kolkata faced a tough time on Monday as more than 25,000 app-based cabs such as Ola, Meru, Uber, etc. went off the roads due to a 48-hour strike called by associations of online cabs.

Commuters faced harassment by yellow taxi cab drivers as they demanded hefty amounts for the commute from popular areas such as Howrah station, Esplanade and other places. Kolkata also witnessed the shortage of taxis on the road.