Pune: Autorickshaw and Cab Associations Lodge Complaints Against Ola And Uber, RTO To Hold Meeting
Pune, 26th October 2023: Autorickshaw and cab associations have registered multiple complaints against Ola and Uber companies and have urged for corresponding action. Consequently, a forthcoming meeting is planned to involve representatives from Ola and Uber. The outcome of this meeting will determine the companies’ stance, as shared by In-charge Regional Transport Officer Sanjeev Bhor.
Rickshaw and cab driver-owners voiced their concerns through a demonstration held outside the Regional Transport Office (RTO) on Wednesday, specifically targeting Ola and Uber.
The protest, under the leadership of Baba Kamble, represented a collaborative effort by Maharashtra Rickshaw Panchayat, Auto Taxi Bus Transport Federation, Auto Rickshaw Drivers-Owners Union Joint Action Committee Maharashtra State, Pune Rickshaw Federation, and Auto Janata Garage Forum. During this gathering, a set of demands was presented to regional transport authorities, leading to their decision to convene a meeting involving Ola, Uber, and the rickshaw and cab associations.
Kamble emphasized their collective demands, including the establishment of a welfare corporation for rickshaw driver-owners, the cessation of free rickshaw licensing, and the mandatory requirement of permits for electric rickshaws. They highlighted the financial grievances faced by taxi and rickshaw driver-owners, calling for stringent actions against companies like Ola and Uber. Furthermore, they have also called for the adjustment of four-wheeler fares by these companies.
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