Siliguri, 07th June: The Darjeeling District NJP-Fulbari Maxi Cab Owners Association (City Auto Drivers and Owners Association) has announced an indefinite strike in Siliguri starting from June 18. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the Siliguri Journalists’ Club on Friday.
As per details gathered, the strike has been called in response to the increasing presence and operations of unregistered e-rickshaws in the city. According to the Association, the Siliguri Municipal Corporation had sanctioned permits for 3,850 e-rickshaws to operate within the city and was strictly prohibited from running on the main roads. However, the actual number of e-rickshaws on the main roads and highways has significantly increased, causing problems for city auto drivers.
Speaking on behalf of the organization, Ujjwal Kanti Ghosh stated that the e-rickshaws have been operating without any restrictions despite multiple complaints by the association. As a result, the association has gathered to conduct an indefinite strike on the movement of city autos. The matter has been formally notified to the District Magistrate of Darjeeling district, BDO of Matigara, DCP of Siliguri traffic department, and other officials.
First the maxi cab drivers should learn how to drive properly. They feel they own the road. Worse than bloody totos.
accha hi hoga, totowalas are much better than them, chagol autowalas