Ola and Uber Cab drivers announced an indefinite strike in India from Monday. In India, Cab companies such as Ola and Uber may have to face difficulties these days. This is because the Cab drivers propose an indefinite strike from Monday. The impact of this strike will be the highest in some of the major cities of India such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune etc. So if you are a regular passenger of Ola or Uber then you should book some other taxi or cab services from Monday. Now, let’s tell you the whole story behind this. Why are the Cab drivers of Ola and Uber protesting and go on an indefinite strike? What are their demands so that they stop the strike?
Who starts this Strike?
Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena starts this strike. Moreover, A member of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena says that this strike is supported by all the Ola and Uber Unions across India. He also added that In Mumbai Alone, more than 60,000 cabs will not be seen on the road from Monday.
Why have the Ola and Uber Cab drivers announced an indefinite strike in India?
A member of the Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena says that the common Ola and Uber drivers took a loan of 5-7 lakh rupees for running a Cab collab with these Cab Companies. They hoped that through this they would earn Rs 1.5 lakh per month, but they could not even earn half of the amount. He also said that these Cab companies give the first priority only to their company based Cars. They say that the company does not appoint the car according to the booking category. Because of these reasons we are facing losses.
What are the demands to stop the strike?
The Maharashtra Navnirman Vahtuk Sena has present the following demands to stop this strike.
- First, the Ola and Uber Company first complete the promise of giving 1.5 lakh rupees per month to their employees.
- Do not discriminate between the companies car and the common driver’s cars.
- Appoints the Car according to the booking Category.
What do you think, are these Cab Drivers doing the Right Thing? Do let us know your opinion in the comment section below.
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