Mumbai: Ola-Uber drivers' demands yet to be met, strike continues
Updated On: 26 October, 2018 08:13 AM IST | A Correspondent
Speaking to mid-day, Sunil Borkar, secretary, Maharashtra Rajya Rashtriya Kamgar Sangh, a union of app-based cab drivers led by Nationalist Congress Party Mumbai President Sachin Ahir, said
An Ola driver shows the damaged windshield of his car during a similar protest earlier this year. File Pic
With the Ola-Uber strike entering the fourth day, a meeting between the cab drivers' union and Maharashtra Transport Minister Diwakar Raote on Thursday failed to resolve the issue. Hence, the strike is likely to continue on Friday as well.
Speaking to mid-day, Sunil Borkar, secretary, Maharashtra Rajya Rashtriya Kamgar Sangh, a union of app-based cab drivers led by Nationalist Congress Party Mumbai President Sachin Ahir, said, "We held a meeting with the state transport minister in the presence of Opposition leader Dhananjay Munde. They assured us of a meeting with the Ola and Uber managements so that the issue can be resolved. Until our demands are met, the strike will not be called off."
"The cab aggregators are exploiting the drivers, hence, the government should intervene and look into their demands, which are completely valid. The strike is creating a lot of inconvenience for Mumbaikars," said Dhananjay Munde, Maharashtra Opposition leader.
Dayanand Rastogi, a commuter, said, "The situation was worse on Thursday, as there were very few cabs, and rates were twice the usual. The waiting time was also a lot more. Sometimes even the apps refused to work." Labour union leaders said they would take a morcha to the Mantralaya and also stage a hunger strike if there was no response from the government.
ADVERTISEMENT
Poll
Who will win the Punjab Elections?
Catch up on all the latest Mumbai news, crime news, current affairs, and also a complete guide on Mumbai from food to things to do and events across the city here. Also download the new mid-day Android and iOS apps to get latest updates
Trending Stories
Latest Web Stories
Latest Photos
06 August, 2026 08:34 PM IST | In Photos: Hiroshima Day Silent Peace March 2026
Preshit Deorukhkar
17 December, 2025 11:56 AM IST | IN PHOTOS: MLAs at Vidhan Bhavan during Maharashtra Legislative Council polls
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:32 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: People in Mumbai celebrate Gauri Puja during Ganeshotsav
Asif Ali Sayed
09 September, 2024 09:13 PM IST | IN PHOTOS: Mumbai witnesses sunny weather as rains take a break
Asif Ali Sayed
Latest Videos
ADVERTISEMENT
Latest Headlines
12 August, 2026 07:33 PM IST | Oshin Fernandes
10 August, 2026 07:17 PM IST | Test Tushar
10 August, 2026 11:49 AM IST | Makepeace Sitlhou
06 August, 2026 08:34 PM IST | Preshit Deorukhkar