Passengers Suffer as Ride-App Drivers’ Strike Enters Day Two
Police detained more than 30 protesters after drivers blocked major roads and vandalized government buses during a two-day cease-work strike.
- On Wednesday, an app-based driver strike in Bhubaneswar turned violent as protesters allegedly threw stones at police and vandalized Ama buses near PMG Square, leading to more than 30 arrests.
- Drivers working with OLA, Uber, and Rapido initiated a cease-work protest on August 17, pressing a seven-point charter demanding government-regulated fares, fixed rates, and fair compensation for waiting times.
- Passengers faced severe inconvenience, with many reporting waits of around 15-30 minutes for offline taxis; many also struggled to book rides through state-backed platform Odisha Yatri.
- Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena termed the protesters' demands "illogical," stating "The government has no role to play," while authorities seized vehicles and initiated legal action against detainees.
- Vehicular movement resumed on Wednesday following the police intervention, as the situation returned to normal after Commissionerate Police had beefed up security since Monday to assist passengers.
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App-based cab and bike riders’ strike turns violent in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar
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App cab, bike strike turns violent in Bhubaneswar; protestors hurl stones at police, vandalise buses
Bhubaneswar, Aug 19 (PTI) The ongoing strike by app-based cab drivers and bike riders in Bhubaneswar turned violent on Wednesday as they allegedly threw stones at police personnel and vandalised government-run Ama buses at PMG Square, police said. Drivers and riders registered with various online ride-hailing platforms began a cease-work protest on August 17, pressing […]
Protesters hurl stones at police, vandalise buses as app cab, bike strike turns violent in Bhubaneswar
App-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated into violence on Wednesday. Protesters allegedly threw stones at police and vandalized government buses. The drivers and riders began their cease-work protest on August 17. Their demands include fare hikes and social security benefits for drivers. The situation has since returned to normal with traffic resuming.
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