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Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike: Commuters hit as taxi, auto unions launch 3-day strike over fares

Commercial vehicle drivers’ unions in Delhi-NCR have launched a three-day strike from May 21 to 23, demanding an immediate hike in...

The Times of India | May 21, 2026, 11:02:09 IST

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11:02 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Unions warn of bigger protest

The unions said taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years. They warned that the agitation could intensify if the Delhi government fails to address their demands soon.

10:47 (IST), May, 21

The issues concerning goods carrier vehicles have been ongoing for the past 15 to 20 days and have no connection with auto and taxi drivers. Auto and taxi services will continue to operate normally at all railway stations, bus terminals and other locations as usual

- Rajendra Soni, general secretary of the Auto Rickshaw Sangh

10:30 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Visuals from Anand Vihar Terminus

10:16 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Commuters hit by strike

Thousands of commuters across Delhi-NCR are facing travel disruptions as taxi and auto drivers began three-day strike today.The protest is expected to affect daily travel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and nearby areas till May 23.

10:11 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Several unions distance themselves from strike

Not all transport unions are backing the protest. Groups like the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh and Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport Association said taxi and auto services would continue normally, especially at railway stations and bus terminals.

10:11 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: App-based cab firms accused of exploitation

Drivers’ unions alleged that app-based cab aggregators are operating “arbitrarily” and pushing drivers into “economic exploitation”. Taxi drivers claimed per-kilometre payouts have dropped sharply in recent weeks, hurting their livelihoods.

10:10 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Drivers cite rising costs, falling earnings

Taxi and auto drivers say soaring CNG, petrol and diesel prices have made it difficult to support their families.Drivers also complained about declining earnings and reduced payouts by app-based cab platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido.

10:09 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: ‘Fares unchanged for 15 years’

The Chaalak Shakti Union said taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised in nearly 15 years despite rising fuel and maintenance costs. The unions warned of a bigger protest if the Delhi government does not act quickly on fare revision demands.

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10:07 (IST), May, 21

Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike Live Updates: Drivers cite rising costs, falling earnings

Taxi and auto drivers say soaring CNG, petrol and diesel prices have made it difficult to support their families. Drivers also complained about declining earnings and reduced payouts by app-based cab platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido.

Delhi-NCR is witnessing a three-day strike by sections of commercial vehicle drivers’ unions over fare revision demands linked to rising fuel costs. The protest, led by the All India Motor Transport Congress and supported by the Chaalak Shakti Union, has triggered concerns over disruptions to taxi and auto services. However, multiple transport unions have clarified that they are not participating and that public transport operations will remain largely unaffected. The agitating unions have accused app-based cab operators of exploitation and urged the Delhi government to intervene urgently.

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Delhi-NCR Taxi-Auto Strike: Commuters hit as taxi, auto unions launch 3-day strike over fares

The unions said taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised for nearly 15 years. They warned that the agitation could intensify if the Delhi government fails to address their demands soon.

The issues concerning goods carrier vehicles have been ongoing for the past 15 to 20 days and have no connection with auto and taxi drivers. Auto and taxi services will continue to operate normally at all railway stations, bus terminals and other locations as usual

- Rajendra Soni, general secretary of the Auto Rickshaw Sangh

Thousands of commuters across Delhi-NCR are facing travel disruptions as taxi and auto drivers began three-day strike today.The protest is expected to affect daily travel in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and nearby areas till May 23.

Not all transport unions are backing the protest. Groups like the Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh and Delhi Taxi and Tourist Transport Association said taxi and auto services would continue normally, especially at railway stations and bus terminals.

Drivers’ unions alleged that app-based cab aggregators are operating “arbitrarily” and pushing drivers into “economic exploitation”. Taxi drivers claimed per-kilometre payouts have dropped sharply in recent weeks, hurting their livelihoods.

Taxi and auto drivers say soaring CNG, petrol and diesel prices have made it difficult to support their families.Drivers also complained about declining earnings and reduced payouts by app-based cab platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido.

The Chaalak Shakti Union said taxi fares in Delhi-NCR have not been revised in nearly 15 years despite rising fuel and maintenance costs. The unions warned of a bigger protest if the Delhi government does not act quickly on fare revision demands.

Taxi and auto drivers say soaring CNG, petrol and diesel prices have made it difficult to support their families. Drivers also complained about declining earnings and reduced payouts by app-based cab platforms like Ola, Uber and Rapido.

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