Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Kerala Online Taxi Drivers Strike Over Fare Hikes
Online taxi drivers in Kerala have started an indefinite strike.
They have 11 demands, including a fare hike and stopping bike taxi services.
The drivers say the companies took back the fare hike they had given earlier, which is why they are protesting again.
They want a written promise this time.
Passengers who use these cabs might have a hard time traveling because of the strike.
Online taxi drivers in Kerala begin indefinite strike over fare demands.
11 demands include fare hike and discontinuation of bike taxi services.
Strike affects Uber, Ola, Rapido, and Kerala Sawari cabs.
Drivers allege companies withdrew previously granted fare hikes.
Passengers likely to face travel difficulties due to the strike.
- Who
- Online taxi and car drivers across Kerala
- What
- Indefinite strike over fare demands
- When
- From today
- Where
- Kerala, India
- Why
- To demand fare hike and end to bike taxi permits
Drivers' Union
Ride-Hailing Companies
Fare Hike
Drivers' Union
Drivers demand a fair fare revision and a written guarantee for the hike.
Ride-Hailing Companies
Companies have withdrawn previously granted fare hikes.
Bike Taxi Services
Drivers' Union
Drivers want the discontinuation of bike taxi services.
Ride-Hailing Companies
Companies continue to operate bike taxi services.
- Strike Start Date
- Today
- Number of Demands
- 11
- Companies Affected
- Uber, Ola, Rapido, Kerala Sawari
- Main Demands
- Fair fare revision, discontinuation of bike taxi services
- Strike Impact
- Passengers facing travel difficulties