India, May 21 -- A section of auto-rickshaw unions distanced itself from the proposed three-day strike in the Delhi-NCR region starting May 21, union leaders said on Wednesday.

The All India Motor Transport Congress issued a strike call on Tuesday to oppose the Delhi government's decision to hike the environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles.

The Delhi Auto Rickshaw Sangh said the auto-rickshaw service will be normal, as the strike pertains to transporters.

"The issues concerning goods-carrier vehicles have been ongoing for the past 15 to 20 days and have no connection with auto and taxi drivers. Auto and taxi services will continue to operate normally at all railway stations, bus terminals and other locations as usual," Raj...