Mumbai, October 19: Taxi, autorickshaw and aggregator cab unions in Mumbai which are pushing for various reforms including hike in prepaid fares for taxis, proper parking facilities for taxis, private cabs and autos and reforms to improve their members’ working condition have announced a strike today i.e. Thursday, October 19, at Mumbai Airport Terminal 2.

Commuters are likely to be affected however union leader Taufiq Shaikh said that the airport taxi-auto and aggregator cab service will not be affected during the protest, reported Mumbai Live. He also warned of future protests if their demands are not met. Good News for Mumbaikars, Mumbai RTO Launches WhatsApp Helpline Number for Commuters to Lodge Complaint Against Errant Taxi and Auto-Rickshaw Drivers.

The unions intend to emphasise the issues that their members confront and to participate in constructive communication with relevant authorities in order to effect good change. Mumbai: Water Taxi Service Launched From Mazgaon to Mandwa; Here’s All You Need To Know.

The unions demand that there be a increase in prepaid fares, better parking facilities, and better understanding for drivers who struggle to find parking and end up paying high fines.

This comes after the Mumbai Rickshawmen's Union petitioned the government for a fare hike of Rs 2 in the base fare of autorickshaws in the suburbs due to certain factors like consumer price index and increased costs of vehicle maintenance, repair, insurance, and taxes.

Consumer rights activists have however opposed the fare hike pointing out that the cost of CNG has dropped multiple times this year. They suggest implementing a telescopic fare system instead. The transport authorities have not taken any decision in this regard yet.

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