Mumbai, April 28 (IANS) The Maharashtra government on Tuesday officially paused immediate license cancellations for non-compliance by licensed auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers over the use of the Marathi language. While the rule remains mandatory, the focus from May 1 (Maharashtra Day) to August 15 will be on a “Special Permit Inspection Drive” across all 59 RTO offices to survey drivers and verify proficiency. This was announced by Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik after meeting with transport de…
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Chennai, March 12 (IANS) The ongoing fuel supply disruption linked to the West Asia conflict is beginning to affect Chennai’s transport sector, with thousands of auto-rickshaw drivers facing difficulties in refuelling LPG and CNG vehicles and commuters paying higher fares across the city.Auto drivers said the shortage has forced them to wait for long hours at gas stations, while supplies have become irregular in recent days.According to union representatives, nearly a quarter of auto-rickshaws…
New Delhi, Feb 7 (IANS) App-based transport workers across the country associated with Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based ride-hailing platforms will observe “breakdown” on Saturday against falling incomes and “worsening exploitation”.Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App Based Transport Workers (IFAT) have called the All-India ‘breakdown’.They said on Friday that the ‘breakdown’ has been called to protest against falling incomes and ‘worsening …
Hyderabad, Feb 6 (IANS) App-based transport workers across the country associated with Ola, Uber, Rapido, Porter and other app-based ride-hailing platforms will observe “breakdown” on Saturday against falling incomes and “worsening exploitation”. Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU) and Indian Federation of App Based Transport Workers (IFAT) have called the All-India ‘breakdown’.They said on Friday that the ‘breakdown’ has been called to protest against falling incomes and ‘worsening…