Drivers plan to continue using local aggregator-apps like Namma Yatri, which charge a fixed daily subscription fee instead of commission-based deductions
The Ola, Uber strike had begun on March 19 but only Mumbai has seen a significant impact; however, a complete shutdown might hit commuters in Delhi-NCR today
Ola, Uber say initiatives in place to satisfy interests of driver partners, but changing pricing to create a self-sustaining model may be the way forward
An Ola spokesperson, in a separate statement, confirmed that the strike had been called off with immediate effect.
While drivers have a host of grievances against Uber and Ola, the biggest one is about the monthly income they were promised
Ola and Uber drivers are on an indefinite strike alleging their earnings are not enough for them to make ends meet
The transport wing of the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena had called for a strike of drivers at both Uber and Ola from Monday
Ola and Uber drivers allege their earnings are not enough for them to make ends meet
Union leaders said that drivers in other cities like New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Pune among others would also be participating in the strike
They say taxi-hailing companies are giving first priority to company-owned cars rather than driver-owned vehicles, causing a slump in their business
SDAD is leading the protest like it did in February
Strike called off till Feb 27; Ola agrees to hike fares, no news from Uber
Companies have alleged that two trade unions have been indulged in violence
Strike enters sixth day, may spread to Bengaluru, Hyderabad and Chennai; unions yet to take a call
Drivers protest against withdrawal of incentives for them and lack of adequate insurance policies
Uber has accused the two drivers' unions of blocking cabs of drivers who had not joined the strike
However, Sarvodaya Driver Association of Delhi said the strike will continue on Monday as well