Noida, May 22 -- "Sometimes, I feel like leaving and starting afresh," auto-rickshaw driver Ajeej Alam told HT on Thursday. Just days after the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) was raised, auto-rickshaw drivers in Noida are now seeking a fare revision, saying they are no longer able to sustain themselves or their families.

"It is hard to survive in the National Capital Region (NCR) in the wake of price rise and, because of the inflation, it is difficult to save money even for the next day," said the 29-year-old who moved to Noida from Bihar's Motihari in 2017.

As of Thursday, the price of CNG price in Noida stood at Rs.88.70 per kg. The prices were increased as recently as May 17 (by a Rs.1 per kg), which came on the heels of Rs.2 ...