Delhi-NCR Faces 3-Day Transport Strike; Commuters Brace for Disruption
NEW DELHI – Commuters in the National Capital Region (NCR) are set to face significant travel disruptions starting today, May 21, as a three-day strike by taxi and commercial vehicle drivers gets underway. The protest, scheduled to continue through Saturday, May 23, aims to pressure the government into addressing long-standing grievances regarding stagnant fares and rising operational costs. Reasons Behind the Protest The “Chalak Shakti Union,” which organized the strike in support of a nationwide movement by the All India Motor Transport Congress, has cited severe economic hardship as the primary driver of their action. In a formal communication to Delhi’s top administrative and transport officials, the union highlighted several critical issues: The union has warned that failure to initiate immediate fare revisions and policy changes to curb exploitation could lead to an intensification of the protest. Limited Impact Expected on Auto Services While the protest is expected to affect…