Ola-Uber strike enters Day 2, Mumbai Airport issues advisory!
Mumbai commuters continue to face severe transport disruptions as Ola and Uber drivers extend their strike for a second day. Thousands of app-based cab drivers from across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have gathered at Azad Maidan near CSMT, demanding fairer conditions. Drivers claim current earnings of ₹8–₹9 per kilometre are unsustainable due to rising fuel costs, maintenance expenses, and loan burdens.
Demands from drivers
Fare rationalisation in line with RTO-approved rates
A ban on bike taxi services like Rapido
Caps on auto and cab permits to prevent oversupply
Reinstatement of deactivated driver accounts
Creation of a welfare board for drivers
A fair grievance redressal mechanism
Airport issues travel advisory
The strike has hit airport travel particularly hard. Mumbai Airport authorities issued an advisory on X (formerly Twitter), asking passengers to arrange backup travel options. Several travellers reported missed rides and delayed journeys.
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