Mumbai: Ola, Uber drivers threaten to go off roads

The drivers have sought an increase in the minimum base fares of their cab service and fair business practices from the companies. Last month, drivers, led by union Maharashtra Rajya Kamgar Sangh, had remained off the roads for 12 days. Their strike ended after cab companies promised to pay them Diwali bonus and incentives on their rides.

Govind Mohite, the Sangh general secretary, said: “We are waiting for the companies to respond till November 17. We have decided to remain offline. While they promised to pay us incentives and increase our earnings, they have failed to do so.”

“While fuel prices are increasing, we are not getting paid according to the hike in fuel rates. They have not increased our minimum base fares either. We demand to know if we would be paid accordingly,” he added.

Both Ola and Uber have promised incentives scheme to its drivers. According to Uber, drivers can avail an incentive of Rs 20,000 for every 45 trips taken in a day.