The strike will be observed in the state capital tomorrow as a valedictory programmes in connection with Onam festival is being held today.
The strike organisers said government had not increased the fares despite hike in fuel charges and said they would go on an indefinite strike from September 25 if there was no revision of fares by that date.
Passengers who arrived at airports, railway stations and bus stations had a harrowing time in reaching their destinations.
Meanwhile, the Justice M Ramachandran committee is expected to submit its report to the government on the fare revision of taxies and auto-rickshaws today.
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