Delhi auto, taxi drivers seek higher fares amid CNG hike
Auto and taxi drivers in Delhi are protesting against rising CNG prices and demanding higher fares to offset increased operational costs. They are also calling for better regulation of app-based ride services to improve their earnings.
Why it matters
The struggle of transport workers highlights the impact of inflation on the gig economy and the cost of living in urban India.
Auto and taxi drivers in Delhi are demanding higher fares and easier access to electric vehicles (EVs) after Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices rose by nearly ₹4, saying the increase has squeezed their daily earnings amid rising costs of other essential commodities. They are also seeking greater regulation of app-based ride services.
The hike has also prompted several auto and taxi unions to announce strikes and marches in the coming days to press for higher fares per kilometre.
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) increased the price of CNG by ₹3.89 per kg from 6 a.m. on Saturday in Delhi-National Capital Region. With this, CNG now costs ₹86.98 per kg in Delhi, marking a total hike of nearly ₹10 since the beginning of this year, when it was ₹77.09 per kg.
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