Archive · 23 Aug 2026
Telangana Auto Unions Announce Indefinite Strike Over Demands
Autorickshaw unions in Telangana plan to stop working indefinitely from August 23.
They say government policies have made it difficult for drivers to earn enough money.
The unions want a special welfare board for drivers and other private transport workers.
They are also asking for promised annual payments of Rs 12,000, including money that has not yet been paid.
They want the government to continue a Rs 5 lakh accident insurance plan.
The unions want app-based bike services banned because they call them illegal.
They are also asking for higher meter fares and a government-run app.
The strike will continue until the unions say their demands are addressed.
Telangana autorickshaw unions announced an indefinite strike beginning at midnight on August 23.
The unions want the government to fulfill promises to autorickshaw drivers and private transport workers.
They demanded a welfare board and payment of the announced Rs 12,000 annual assistance, including arrears.
The unions also sought continuation of the Rs 5 lakh accident insurance scheme and a ban on app-based bike services.
They called for revised auto and cab fares, an official government app, and minimum income support for workers.
- Who
- Telangana autorickshaw driver unions, supported by the Bharatiya Private Transport Mazdoor Mahasangh, are organizing the strike.
- What
- An indefinite strike has been announced over demands for financial assistance, worker protections, fare revisions, and action against app-based bike services.
- When
- The strike is scheduled to begin at midnight on August 23; the article does not specify the year.
- Where
- Across Telangana, with the announcement made in Hyderabad.
- Why
- The unions want the state government to fulfill its promises and address what they describe as drivers’ severe financial distress.
- Strike start
- Midnight on August 23
- Duration
- Indefinite, until the demands are addressed
- Annual assistance demanded
- Rs 12,000 per driver, including arrears
- Accident insurance
- Continuation and effective implementation of a Rs 5 lakh scheme
- Welfare demand
- Immediate establishment of a welfare board for autorickshaw and private transport workers
- Additional demands
- Ban app-based bike services, launch an official app, revise auto and cab meter rates, and provide minimum income