Delhi-NCR strike has little impact on daily commuters as cabs & autos run

GURGAON: Cabs and autorickshaws operated normally on Thursday despite the chakka jam, a three-day strike, called by All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) over the environmental compensation charge (ECC) in Delhi-NCR. Commuters reported no trouble finding rides, both on the ground or through mobile apps, with services continuing as usual.

Swati Sharma, a regular cab user, said she was unaware that a strike had been announced. "There was no issue in finding a ride on the app, no surge pricing, no shortage of cabs," she said.

Prashant Kumar, who relies on shared autos and e-rickshaws to reach the metro station, also reported no disruption. "There was no impact in Gurgaon. The number of autos and cabs on the roads and at metro stations was just like any other day," he said.

Auto driver Santosh said they were not involved in the protest. "The strike was by the truck association. We were not involved," he said. He added that fares remain unchanged for now, though the situation may be reviewed in the coming weeks.

Cab drivers shared a similar view. "We are not part of the strike. It's business as usual for us," said Aatif, who is associated with a cab aggregator. He said such protests do not benefit individual operators, many of whom rely on daily earnings, unlike large transport companies that can sustain longer agitations.