Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Telangana Transport Drivers Announce Strike Over Welfare Demands
Many transport drivers in Telangana say they will stop working during the night of 23 August and on 24 August.
The drivers include auto, cab, and school-van operators.
Labour unions are organising the strike.
They say the state government promised to create a welfare board for transport workers.
They also want auto fares to rise because fuel and other goods have become more expensive.
The unions are asking for a new government app instead of Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
They also want auto drivers to receive ₹12,000 in financial help.
About 7.5 lakh auto drivers work across Telangana, including about 2.5 lakh in Hyderabad.
Drivers of autos, cabs, and school vans in Telangana plan to strike from midnight on 23 August into 24 August.
Labour unions are demanding the promised creation of a transport-sector workers’ welfare board.
Drivers want auto-meter fares increased proportionally because fuel and commodity prices have risen.
Unions are seeking a government-run app to replace Ola, Uber, and Rapido.
They also want implementation of a scheme providing ₹12,000 in financial assistance to auto drivers.
- Who
- Auto, cab, and school-van drivers in Telangana, represented by labour unions.
- What
- The drivers have announced a strike and listed demands including a welfare board, higher auto-meter fares, a new app, and ₹12,000 assistance for auto drivers.
- When
- The strike is scheduled to begin at midnight on 23 August and continue into 24 August.
- Where
- Telangana, with about 2.5 lakh auto drivers based in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The unions say they are seeking implementation of government promises and relief from rising fuel and commodity prices.
- Strike start
- Midnight on 23 August
- Strike period
- Continuing into 24 August
- Workers involved
- Auto, cab, and school-van drivers
- Welfare demand
- Creation of a welfare board for transport-sector workers
- Fare demand
- A proportional increase in auto-meter fares
- Financial assistance
- ₹12,000 for auto drivers
- Estimated auto drivers
- About 7.5 lakh across Telangana; approximately 2.5 lakh in Hyderabad