Hundreds of drivers for Uber and Ola went on strike in Bengaluru on 23 January protesting about a number of issues. However, several commuters stranded in the city took to social media to complain about the lack of cabs. The drivers are seeking better payment structures, a reduction in long shifts and a cut in the rate of commission payable to the companies. In an interview with Scroll.in, Uber’s general manager Amit Jain said that he was not aware of any such strike. Strikers are also demanding that Ola and Uber axe flat rates: Ola pays a driver INR6,000 ($88) for a 20-hour stint, according to one Bengaluru taxi driver.
Hundreds of drivers for Uber and Ola went on strike in Bengaluru on 23 January protesting about a number of issues. The drivers are seeking better payment structures, a reduction in long shifts and a cut in the rate of commission payable to the companies. In an interview with Scroll.in, Uber’s general manager Amit Jain said that he was not aware of any such strike. Strikers are also demanding that Ola and Uber axe flat rates: Ola pays a driver INR6,000 ($88) for a 20-hour stint, according to one Bengaluru taxi driver.