Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Kolkata App Cab Operators to Strike for Fare Hike
App cab drivers in Kolkata are going on a 12-hour strike on Monday from 6 a.m.
to 6 p.m.
They have 11 demands, including a fare hike because fuel prices have gone up.
They will meet at Ramlila Park and then go to the State Transport Department to give their demands.
They hope the new government will listen to them.
The previous government did not pay attention to their problems.
Many people rely on app cabs to get around the city, but drivers face many problems.
The strike might make it hard for people to get to work or other places.
App cab operators in Kolkata will strike for 12 hours on Monday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
They have 11 demands, including a fare hike due to rising fuel prices.
Drivers will gather at Ramlila Park and march to the State Transport Department.
Other demands include restructuring fares, resolving CNG availability, and stopping mobile number usage for pollution checks.
The strike may cause extreme hardship for daily commuters who rely on app cabs.
- Who
- App cab operators in Kolkata
- What
- 12-hour strike demanding fare hike and other issues
- When
- Monday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Where
- Kolkata
- Why
- To press demands including fare hike, restructuring fares, resolving CNG availability, and stopping mobile number usage for pollution checks
App Cab Operators
Government and Commuters
Fare Hike
App Cab Operators
App cab operators demand a fare hike to cope with rising fuel prices and operational costs.
Government and Commuters
Commuters and the government may resist fare hikes to keep transportation affordable.
Regulation and Policies
App Cab Operators
Operators want stricter regulations on commercial vehicle usage and CNG availability.
Government and Commuters
The government may need to balance these demands with broader transportation policies.
- Strike Duration
- 12 hours (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
- Strike Date
- Monday
- Meeting Point
- Ramlila Park, central Kolkata
- Number of Demands
- 11
- Key Demand
- Fare hike
- Other Demands
- Restructuring fares, resolving CNG availability, stopping mobile number usage for pollution checks
- Impact
- Extreme hardship for daily commuters