India, May 20 -- Commercial vehicle drivers' unions in Delhi-NCR have announced a three-day strike from May 21 to 23 (from Thursday to Saturday), demanding an immediate hike in taxi and auto fares amid rising fuel prices, and alleged exploitation by app-based cab aggregators. Reacting to this, Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said he is hopeful of resolving the issue soon after discussion with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta

According to Anuj Kumar Rathore, vice-president of the Chaalak Shakti Union, due to the continuously increasing prices of CNG, petrol and diesel, middle-class drivers are struggling to support their families. Therefore, in coordination with other organisations of Delhi, the 'Chaalak Shakti Un...