Ola, Uber drivers call for strike on Sept 30

As discontent against app-based aggregators refuses to die down, a new group of drivers has entered the ring threatening a city-wide strike on September 30 against the government’s failure to provide relief to drivers.

Namma Chalakara Trade Union has urged the government to regulate the app-based taxi aggregators or bring in new rules allowing them to operate on the model of auto-rickshaws by installing fare meters.

“We are not satisfied with Ola and Uber. Our earnings have dropped after the companies started offering own vehicles to drivers on lease. We want to offer regular taxi services. The government should listen to our demand as we are paying taxes as per rules,” Somashekhar K, the founder and president of the union, said.