Maharashtra Ola and Uber drivers launch hunger strike over bike-taxis
NewsBytes | April 20, 2026 5:39 PM CST
Drivers demand bike-taxi regulation or ban
The drivers want a written promise from the state: either ban or strictly regulate bike taxis.
They're also calling out safety risks, saying many bike-taxi operators skip proper insurance and rider checks.
With protests heating up at places like Azad Maidan and Pune's District Collector's Office, commuters are already seeing longer waits and higher fares.
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