Fuel price hike: Delhi-NCR to see 3-day strike by cab, auto drivers starting Thursday

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In Delhi-NCR, drivers of cabs and auto rickshaws are set to strike for three days due to unresolved fare issues amidst rising fuel costs. Their demands reflect long-standing grievances over stagnant fares in the face of inflation.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR are striking May 21-23, demanding an immediate taxi and auto fare hike. Unions cite 15 years of stagnant fares despite soaring fuel and operational costs, and allege exploitation by app-based aggregators. A protest is planned for May 23, with threats of further escalation if demands aren't met.