Ola, Uber drivers' union strike fails to disrupt services in Delhi-NCR
NEW DELHI: The one-day strike called on Tuesday by a union of Ola and Uber drivers failed to disrupt app-based cab services in Delhi-NCR as commuters could easily book taxis throughout the day.
Unlike the February strike which had hit the commuters hard for 13 days, most of Ola and Uber drivers chose not to participate in the strike today, which was called by Sarvodaya Drivers’ Association of Delhi (SDAD). The SDAD claims to represent 1.25 lakh app-based taxis in Delhi-NCR.
During the evening and morning peak hours, cabs were easily available on both Ola and Uber apps. However, companies resorted to surge-pricing on some routes.
The SDAD has given a 10-day ultimatum to the Delhi government to act on their demands failing which they will go on an indefinite strike. “And this time, it will have a major impact on the operation of app-based taxis,” Ravi Rathore, vice-president of SDAD, said.
Although the strike had no impact, he claimed around 50% of cabs went off roads in Delhi-NCR. “Around 50%of app-based cabs did not ply in Delhi-NCR. We held a protest outside the CM’s office to press for our demands. We have given a 10-day ultimatum... else, we will go on indefinite strike,” he said.
Unlike the February strike which had hit the commuters hard for 13 days, most of Ola and Uber drivers chose not to participate in the strike today, which was called by Sarvodaya Drivers’ Association of Delhi (SDAD). The SDAD claims to represent 1.25 lakh app-based taxis in Delhi-NCR.
During the evening and morning peak hours, cabs were easily available on both Ola and Uber apps. However, companies resorted to surge-pricing on some routes.
The SDAD has given a 10-day ultimatum to the Delhi government to act on their demands failing which they will go on an indefinite strike. “And this time, it will have a major impact on the operation of app-based taxis,” Ravi Rathore, vice-president of SDAD, said.
Although the strike had no impact, he claimed around 50% of cabs went off roads in Delhi-NCR. “Around 50%of app-based cabs did not ply in Delhi-NCR. We held a protest outside the CM’s office to press for our demands. We have given a 10-day ultimatum... else, we will go on indefinite strike,” he said.
