January 09, 2020
The unions and their representatives unanimously decided
The unions and their representatives unanimously decided to call off the
proposed strike during the meeting,†he said. "The minister’s assurances on app
based cabs, enhanced toll tax and relaxed norm for DL-1RT series taxis were
acceptable to us and we decided not to go on strike. Delhi Autorickshaw Sangh
and Delhi Pradesh Taxi Union had threatened to take their vehicles off city
roads on March 15 and 16 demanding stoppage of app-based cab services in Delhi.
The department will also strengthen the Puchho app for auto hiring, a senior
government official said. But if the government fails us, autos and taxis will
be off road on the next car-free day in the city,†Rajendra Soni, general
secretary of auto and taxi unions, said..The taxi and autorickshaw unions on
Monday called off their proposed two-day strike after meeting Delhi transport
minister Gopal Rai and accepting his assurances on their demands.The demand for
strict norms for DL-1RT Series with compulsory requirement of driving licence
and PSV badge was also raised in the meeting.
The transport minister has asked
the department to look into the matter, the official said."Various unions and
their office bearers were satisfied with the discussions and assurance. Mr Rai
has assured the unions that wide publicity will be given by his department to
prevent attachment of autos and taxis with "unauthorised app-based
companiesâ€.The leaders of auto and taxi unions said the strike, which was
scheduled to start from Monday, has been called off following assurances by the
transport minister.
The transport department has been directed by the minister to
take up the issue with municipal corporation officials for waiver of toll tax on
taxis registered in Delhi. wheel unit
bearings Suppliers Representational image The taxi and autorickshaw unions
on Monday called off their proposed two-day strike after meeting Delhi transport
minister Gopal Rai and accepting his assurances on their demands. The toll tax
on taxis was recently hiked from Rs 60 to Rs 100
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