Delhi Taxi and Auto Unions Announce 3-Day Chakka Jam From May 21

New Delhi: People's problems may increase in the next few days in Delhi. The auto and taxi unions of the capital have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23. Unions say that the continuously increasing prices of petrol, diesel and CNG have broken the backs of drivers. In such a situation, it has become necessary to increase the fares.

After all, why are the auto and taxi unions going on strike?

Unions say there has been no major change in fares for the last several years, while fuel prices have been continuously increasing. Drivers say that it has become difficult to run a family at the current fare. For this reason, they have taken the decision of Chakka Jam to put pressure on the government.

For how many days will the strike last?

Auto and taxi unions have announced a strike across Delhi on 21, 22 and 23 May. During this period, drivers have been asked not to drive. Union leaders say that if the government does not take a decision soon, the agitation will be made bigger.

What do the unions demand from the government?

The unions want the government to immediately approve the increase in auto and taxi fares. He says that there has been no major change in the fares in Delhi-NCR for the last 15 years, while the expenses have increased manifold.

Why were questions raised on app-based cab companies?

Drivers have also accused app-based cab companies. He says that companies decide the fare arbitrarily and put more pressure on the drivers. Unions allege that this is making the condition of taxi drivers worse.

Will the people of Delhi face problems?

If the strike is completely successful then people travelling in Delhi may have to face problems. Especially the passengers going to office, airport and railway station may be affected more.

Can there be a bigger movement ahead?

Union leaders have clearly said that if the government does not issue a notification regarding fare increase within a week or two, the agitation will be further intensified. A joint demonstration will also be held outside the Delhi Secretariat on 23 May.