Cab drivers’ protest enters fifth day, app-based taxi services disrupted
Cab drivers in Visakhapatnam are continuing a five-day protest against app-based aggregators like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The drivers are demanding fare revisions to account for rising fuel costs and better working conditions.
Why it matters
The strike underscores the growing tension between gig economy workers and platform companies regarding fair compensation and economic sustainability.
The protest by drivers associated with app-based taxi aggregators entered its fifth day in Visakhapatnam on Sunday, disrupting services operated through Ola, Uber and Rapido in several parts of the city.
The framing emphasizes the financial hardship of workers and the lack of response from corporations.
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