Over 80,000 taxis and a lakh auto-rickshaws in Mumbai went off roads on Tuesday,over demand for hike in fares. The recent increase in the prices of CNG has prompted auto and taxi drivers to demand demand hike in fares. Auto unions are demanding that the minimum fare for rickshaws be increased by Rs 6 to Rs 15 and Rs 8 for every subsequent kilometre. Rickshaws currently charge Rs 9 as minimum fare. The taxi union is asking for a hike in the minimum fare of black and yellow taxis from Rs 14 to Rs 16. Auto and taxi union leaders would meet transport department officials on Tuesday.
