Bengaluru auto strike: Why are thousands of drivers protesting against bike taxis? What are their demands?

B'luru police detain few autorickshaw drivers protesting against bike taxi

As per reports, a few auto drivers in the protest also had hearted arguments with the fellow auto drivers who were working even after announcing the strike.

Bengaluru auto drivers demand ban on 'illegal' bike taxis, launch stir

Thousands of autorickshaw drivers in Bengaluru launched a strike on Monday to protest against private bike taxi aggregators functioning in the city.

Police detain auto drivers protesting against bike taxi service in Bengaluru

Karnataka police have detained autorickshaw drivers protesting against the bike taxi service in Bengaluru on Monday. In a move against Rapido bike taxis and other e-bike services, Bengaluru Auto Driver’s Unions’ Federation has called a strike saying these services are operating “illegally” and threatening their livelihood.

Bengaluru auto strike: Why are thousands of drivers protesting against bike taxis? What are their demands?

Bengaluru, known for its traffic, can make you wait for hours even when travelling short distances. Many of us opt for auto and bike rides to avoid such situations, as they are more flexible and cheap compared to other forms of transport. However, increasing demand for bike rides has prompted over two lakh auto (two hundred thousand) auto drivers to begin a day's strike in support of their long-pending demands, which includes a ban on bike taxi s

Bengaluru: Over 2.10 lakh autos to protest against Rapido services, set to go off roads

Auto drivers have expressed their ire over Rapido bike taxi service which has badly hit them. The bandh will be observed till midnight on Monday and the people who are depending on auto services would be severely hit in Bengaluru.

Over 2 Lakh Autos To Stay Off Roads Today In Bengaluru In Protest Against Bike Taxis

Autorickshaw drivers and bike taxis have been competing for space on Bengaluru's roads to gain customers.