Dec 04, 2024 06:44 AM IST
In a launch, the union said that although the Pune RTO has cancelled transport aggregator licences, on-line corporations like Ola and Uber are doing unlawful enterprise at Aero Mall, which is beneath contract with the AAI, Authorities of India
Cab drivers working at Pune Airport’s Aero Mall have referred to as a five-day strike from December 11 to fifteen, 2024 to protest alleged unlawful operations of on-line trip aggregator corporations Ola and Uber. The cab drivers’ union has claimed that these corporations are working with out legitimate licences regardless of the Pune Regional Transport Workplace (RTO) revoking their permits, and in addition charging passengers half the speed of the authorised cab service, Avva, which has a contract with the Airport Authority of India (AAI).
In keeping with the drivers, no motion has been taken regardless of repeated complaints. Consequently, they’ve determined to go on strike, looking for decision of the difficulty. (HT PHOTO)
President of the Pune-based ‘Gig Workers’ Union’ Keshav Kshirsagar mentioned, “According to the law, the drivers must be paid ₹24 per kilometre rather than ₹8 to ₹9 per kilometre which is pathetic. Even though the Pune RTO has cancelled transport aggregator licenses, online companies like Ola and Uber are doing business illegally at Aero Mall, which is under contract with the AAI, Government of India. These companies are making huge profits without paying the proper government-approved remuneration to the drivers.”
In a launch, the union said that although the Pune RTO has cancelled transport aggregator licences, on-line corporations like Ola and Uber are doing unlawful enterprise at Aero Mall, which is beneath contract with the AAI, Authorities of India. The union mentioned this follow is affecting their livelihoods as they’re unable to compete with the decrease fares provided by on-line corporations. Additionally they claimed that Ola and Uber drivers usually are not being paid government-approved charges, resulting in widespread dissatisfaction.
In keeping with the drivers, no motion has been taken regardless of repeated complaints. Consequently, they’ve determined to go on strike, looking for decision of the difficulty. As a result of this profiteering tendency of the businesses, each passengers and drivers are being financially robbed. Regardless of repeated complaints to Pune Airport Authority director and Aeromall vice-president, Y S Rajput , no motion has been taken on this regard. Protests will likely be held at Aero Mall on December 11 and cab drivers will present direct companies to passengers with out doing enterprise with on-line cab corporations, the union claimed.
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