Plan ahead Bengalureans, auto strike on December 29: Report

Auto drivers in Bengaluru will be going on a strike on December 29 against the government's decision to promote e-bike taxi services.

Published on: Dec 21, 2022, 17:44:48 IST

By Yamini C S

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Autos will not ply on Bengaluru roads on December 29 as drivers will be going on a strike against the government's decision to bring in more e-bike taxis. This comes in the backdrop of multiple auto-rickshaw unions going on an indefinite strike against illegal bike taxi services in Pune city last week, causing heavy traffic jams.

Auto drivers will be going on a strike on December 29 in Bengaluru.

Auto drivers in the Karnataka capital also demand that the government ban bike taxi services that use personal two-wheelers with white registration plates, the Deccan Herald reported.

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Karnataka's transport department had earlier permitted Bounce and Blu Smart to operate e-bike taxi services in Bengaluru under the Electric Bike Taxi Scheme by issuing them licenses to ensure better last mile connectivity for commuters.

Several auto drivers and unions were opposed to this initiative as it hits their businesses heavily, the report added. Bengaluru city grapples with commute problems often as public transport falls short on catering to the vast population, with congestion in a few infamous bottlenecks adding to the trouble.

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Locals are also looking for easy commute options, especially after all major ride-hailing companies like Ola, Uber and Rapido faced a crackdown amid complaints over unfair work practices and excessively high fares, among other issues.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yamini C S
Yamini CS is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with nearly six years of experience in digital journalism. She is part of the India News desk, where she works on a wide range of stories cutting across civic issues, city-based developments, politics, governance, public policy, breaking news, trending topics, and international affairs that have an impact on India. Her role involves tracking fast-moving developments, verifying information from official and on-ground sources, and presenting news in a clear, accessible format for a digital-first audience. A significant part of her work includes handling live blogs during major news events, such as elections, court verdicts, political developments, civic disruptions, protests, weather-related alerts, and unfolding national or international incidents. Through live coverage, she focuses on timely updates to help readers follow complex stories as they evolve. Before moving to the broader India News desk, Yamini was associated with the Bengaluru desk at Hindustan Times, where she extensively covered urban governance, infrastructure, traffic and transport issues, weather events, public grievances, and civic administration in the city. This experience strengthened her grounding in city reporting and sharpened her focus on citizen-centric journalism. She began her career as a correspondent with Reuters after completing a postgraduate diploma in journalism from the Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media. Her early training instilled a strong emphasis on accuracy, sourcing, and news ethics, which continue to shape her reporting style. Outside of work, Yamini enjoys reading across genres, listening to music, and spending time with her family, which help her maintain balance in a fast-paced newsroom environment.Read More

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