Bhubaneswar cab drivers, bike riders' protest turns violent amid fare hike demands

Bhubaneswar drivers' protest: 113 arrested, 354 vehicles seized over violence, says Police

So far, seven FIRs have been registered against the protesters at Kharvel Nagar police station in this connection with the violence

Bhubaneswar cab, auto drivers’ stir: 113 arrested after violence, 354 vehicles seized

Odisha Police arrested 113 individuals for alleged involvement in protest violence. Another sixty detained protesters were released on bonds for good behavior. Police seized 354 vehicles and registered seven FIRs concerning the disturbances. The state transport authority is suspending permits of auto-rickshaws used to block roads. This action is independent of any ongoing criminal or legal proceedings.

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In Odisha's capital city rideshare app drivers’ protest turns violent; over 100 held

Traffic movement near Station Square was disrupted for several hours as Ola, Uber and Rapido taxi and bike drivers intensified their agitation.

Bhubaneswar Taxi Drivers Protest: 80 Arrested, 13 Cops Injured In Violence

The protesters have their seven-point charter of demands, including a fare hike, reduction in application fees, social security and other benefits.

Bhubaneswar cab drivers, bike riders' protest turns violent amid fare hike demands

App-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated to violence on Wednesday. Protesters threw stones at police and vandalized government buses at PMG Square. Hundreds of taxis and bikes blocked roads, disrupting traffic movement across the city. Police detained over thirty individuals and seized vehicles, deeming the protest illegal. The situation has since returned to normal with vehicular movement resuming.