New Delhi, May 21 -- Commuters across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR) are expected to face major transportation disruptions as commercial vehicle drivers' unions, including taxi and auto-rickshaw operators, began a three-day strike on Thursday, demanding an immediate revision in fares and intervention against alleged exploitation by app-based cab aggregators.

The strike, which will continue from May 21 to May 23, has been called in support of a nationwide protest announced by the All India Motor Transport Congress. The agitation is expected to affect daily commuters in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and adjoining regions, with reduced availability of taxis, autos and commercial transport vehicles.

Ahead of the strike, several taxi d...