Passengers Suffer as Ride-App Drivers’ Strike Enters Day Two

Bhubaneswar Cab Drivers’ Protest Turns Violent, Over 30 Detained

App-based cab and bike riders allegedly pelted stones at police and vandalised Ama buses during the protest over fares, fees and social security.

App-based cab and bike riders’ strike turns violent in Odisha’s Bhubaneswar

Agitators allegedly turned violent and hurled stones at the force deployed; the cease-work protest began on August 17, pressing for the fulfilment of their seven-point charter of demands, including a fare hike, reduction in application fees, social security and other benefits

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.

Passengers suffer as ride-app drivers’ strike enters day Two

People also struggled to book rides through state-backed mobility platform Odisha Yatri due to the prevalent situation.