In pics: Auto, taxi strike cripples life in Delhi

Thousands of autos and taxis remained off Delhi’s roads for the second consecutive day, crippling life in the city.

Thousands of autos and taxis remained off Delhi’s roads for the second consecutive day, crippling life in the city.

An auto driver removes the ‘On Duty’ sign during the indefinite strike called by Delhi’s Auto and Taxi unions against app-based taxi services. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Regular commuters and those visiting the city were having a harrowing time due to the strain on the public transport system.

Protesters were seen at several places trying to forcibly enforce the strike.

The agitators have warned that the strike, called by a Joint Action Committee formed by 20 auto and taxis (kaali-peeli) unions, will continue till the government takes strict action against app-based services such as Ola and Uber.

The Delhi government has deployed additional 300 buses from ISBTs and railway stations.

Auto Rickshaws parked at Ramlila Maidan during the strike in New Delhi.

Autorickshaws are parked at Ramlila Maidan during the Auto Taxi Strike in New Delhi.

Auto drivers stop an auto from plying on the road during the strike. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

Stranded passengers at the New Delhi railway station. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

The auto strike was made worse in parts of the city due to rain. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)

The auto and taxi drivers have declared an indefinite strike against the app-based taxi services. (Raj K Raj/ HT Photo)

Delhi government has deployed additional 300 buses from ISBTs and railway stations. (Raj K Raj/HT Photo)