'My commute was longer, costlier & more exhausting'
Kolkata’s app-cab reliance came under strain on Monday, as roughly 7,000 cabs and thousands of bikes stayed parked for 12 hours, demanding a fare hike. For commuters who’ve ditched buses, autos and yellow taxis for the tap-and-ride convenience, the shutdown was a rude reminder of how deep that dependency runs.
Why’s the strike happening
CITU-affiliated app cab and bike operators called for the 12-hour strike demanding fare revisions. The union is seeking annual fare rationalisation under aggregation rules, proposing ₹25/km for non-AC cabs, ₹30/km for AC cabs and ₹12/km for app bikes, along with a higher driver share. It also called for stricter regulation of app bikes, relief from alleged harassment by authorities, and improved CNG access. The strike disrupted sections of Kolkata’s commute on Monday, as thousands of vehicles stayed off the
Why’s the strike happening
CITU-affiliated app cab and bike operators called for the 12-hour strike demanding fare revisions. The union is seeking annual fare rationalisation under aggregation rules, proposing ₹25/km for non-AC cabs, ₹30/km for AC cabs and ₹12/km for app bikes, along with a higher driver share. It also called for stricter regulation of app bikes, relief from alleged harassment by authorities, and improved CNG access. The strike disrupted sections of Kolkata’s commute on Monday, as thousands of vehicles stayed off the
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