Cabbies End Strike After Collector Promises Action Against Bike Taxis Nagpur: A week-long strike by app-based cab drivers at the city's airport concluded on Wednesday night after district collector Kumar Ashirwad assured action against bike taxi operators violating transportation regulations. The drivers had protested for seven days, demanding higher fares and the removal of bike riders from aggregator platforms, citing adverse effects on their business. They alleged that bike operators were operating without commercial licenses, breaching rules set by the Regional Transport Office (RTO). The collector confirmed to The Times of India that bikes would be detained and fined if found in violation of the Motor Vehicles Act. He emphasized that commercial licenses are mandatory for any vehicle offering paid transportation services. "A hefty fine is expected to deter unauthorized bike operators," he stated, adding that the administration would launch an awareness campaign to prevent unlicensed riders from using the apps. Leaders of the Tax Chalak Malak Kruti Samiti, the driver union organizing the strike, confirmed the resolution. Deepak Sane, a union leader, noted that while the strike ended, demands for fare hikes remained unresolved. He highlighted that the collector agreed to align fares with the RTA's schedule, which had been a key grievance. Rishi Kuwar, another leader, reiterated the need for fair compensation, stating the strike had left drivers in financial distress. Sane also called for reconsideration of a government-run app for transport services, a proposal previously submitted to the Nagpur Municipal Corporation (NMC) but abandoned. He argued that such an app would provide drivers with greater autonomy and reduce reliance on private aggregators.#nagpur_airport #deepak_sane #district_collector_kumar_ashirwad #tax_chalak_malak_kruti_samiti #rishi_kuwar
