- Auto drivers strike over ILWF demands disrupts city travel
- Passengers face trouble during auto drivers strike protests
Hyderabad, Jan. 20: The Auto Drivers Strike in Hyderabad on Tuesday led to skirmishes between passengers and union members at several locations across the city.
The protest followed a strike and dharna call given by the auto drivers wing of the Informal Labour’s and Workers Federation. The situation caused inconvenience to commuters, as tensions rose on busy roads during the morning hours.
According to the available information, theInformal Labour’s and Workers Federation announced the Auto Drivers Strike to press specific demands before the government.
The union demanded a ban on autos registered under district auto cab services. It also sought the release of Rs 12,000 financial assistance that the government had announced earlier for auto drivers. This assistance was linked to the Maha Lakshmi free bus travel scheme for women. Therefore, the union decided to intensify its protest through a citywide strike.
Meanwhile, since early morning, auto union members actively enforced the strike. They stopped auto rickshaws that were operating on the roads.
Union members then asked passengers to get down from the vehicles. This action directly affected daily commuters. As a result, arguments broke out at multiple places. These arguments later turned into skirmishes between passengers and union members.
Auto Drivers Strike in Hyderabad
The Auto Drivers Strike created visible tension on city roads. Passengers expressed frustration as their travel plans were disrupted. Many commuters struggled to find alternative transport options. Meanwhile, union members continued to press their demands through the protest. The situation remained volatile at certain locations, especially during peak travel hours.
Police personnel intervened at a few places to control the situation. However, despite police presence, passengers continued to face difficulties. The intervention helped prevent further escalation in some areas. Still, the overall impact of the strike remained significant. Traffic flow slowed down, and public movement faced repeated interruptions.
Later in the day, the effects of the Auto Drivers Strike were felt across different parts of Hyderabad. The skirmishes highlighted the tension between protesting workers and affected commuters.
At the same time, the protest reflected ongoing concerns among auto drivers linked to policy decisions and pending financial support. Therefore, the strike not only disrupted transport services but also drew attention to the demands raised by theInformal Labour’s and Workers Federation.
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