Ola, Uber drivers’ strike continues in Mumbai: What is happening and what are the key demands?

Since Ola, Uber and Rapido drivers intensified their vague strikes on earnings, platform commission fees and regulatory delays, Mumbai could not be largely used throughout Mumbai during the third straight day.

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Mumbai, hundreds of driver roads away from the roads, more fair rates per kilometer, reduced collector commissions and regulatory reforms to implement widespread transportation problems continued to experience. Maharashtra Rajya Rashtria Kamgar Sangh and the Indian Gig workers, the drivers organized under the front of the state government will not be invited to the strike until the official assurance of the demands of the government will not be called.

What’s going on in Mumbai and why the drivers are on strike?

The strike started on July 15 and influenced central places such as airport, Bandon-Kurla complex and South Mumbai. Drivers protest against mileage low earnings, high collector commissions and lack of government regulations. They claim that subtraction revenues are usually as low as 8-12/km, and unsustainable after deductions.

What are the drivers demanding from government and platforms?

Primary demands include traditional taxis and wage parity (₹ 18/km), a border and a border in the commissions collected by the collectors and the immediate implementation of the Maharashtra collector policy. The drivers also invite the government to implement the welfare law of concert and platform workers to implement and prohibit bicycle taxi services to control excessive supply and security problems.

Union leaders have made the first talks with the authorities from the Maharashtra Transportation Department, but have not been officially provided any official assurance. According to the representatives of the Union, the strike will continue until the driver’s welfare, pricing structure and platform accountability will be made.