Protesters Hurl Stones at Police, Vandalise Buses as App Cab, Bike Strike Turns Violent in Bhubaneswar

Protesters hurl stones at police, vandalise buses as app cab, bike strike turns violent in Bhubaneswar

App-based drivers' strike in Bhubaneswar escalated into violence on Wednesday. Protesters allegedly threw stones at police and vandalized government buses. The drivers and riders began their cease-work protest on August 17. Their demands include fare hikes and social security benefits for drivers. The situation has since returned to normal with traffic resuming.

Stone‑Pelting and Bottle Attacks Rock Bhubaneswar as Cab Drivers’ Strike Turns Violent; Police Resort to Lathi‑Charge

The ongoing strike by online cab drivers took a violent turn on Wednesday as clashes broke out between protesters and police at Master Canteen Square and Lower PMG. Demonstrators hurled glass bottles and stones at police personnel, damaging a bus in the process. The situation escalated into a physical confrontation, forcing police to resort to […] The post Stone‑Pelting and Bottle Attacks Rock Bhubaneswar as Cab Drivers’ Strike Turns Violent; Po…