Massive Strike by App-based Cab and Auto Drivers Calls for Fair Fare Policies, ETAuto

Massive Strike by App-based Cab and Auto Drivers Calls for Fair Fare Policies, ETAuto

The protest, aimed at highlighting demands for a ban on illegal bike taxis and fairer fare policies, saw a significant number of vehicles off the roads. Drivers of app-based taxis and autorickshaws on Saturday observed a day-long strike in Maharashtra and other parts of the country to draw the government’s attention to various demands, including…

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Industry body says GST reducing drivers' net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Industry body says GST reducing drivers’ net earnings; to approach FinMin to re-look at tax structure

Applying GST on every ride booked through online platforms is reducing the take-home income of driver partners, and there is a need to re-look at its applicability to cab booking services, the internet platforms’ industry body IAMAI said in a recent letter to the government. Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI), which represents online…

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App-based taxi, autorickshaw drivers on day-long nationwide strike

App-based taxi, autorickshaw drivers on day-long nationwide strike

Mumbai: Drivers of app-based taxis and autorickshaws went on a day-long nationwide strike on Saturday after a union called for a protest to press various demands, including action against illegal bike taxi services and redressal of grievances over panic button installations. Speaking to PTI, Dr Keshav Kshirsagar, head of Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, said the strike…

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