Over 80,000 taxis and a lakh auto-rickshaws in Mumbai today went off roads, over demand for hike in fares.
The recent increase in the prices of CNG has prompted auto and taxi drivers to demand a hike in fares.
Auto unions are demanding that the minimum fare for rickshaws be increased by Rs. 6 to Rs. 15 and Rs. 8 for every subsequent kilometre. Rickshaws currently charge Rs. 9 as minimum fare.
The taxi union is asking for a hike in the minimum fare of black and yellow taxis from Rs. 14 to Rs. 16. Auto and taxi union leaders would meet transport department officials today.
