Overview

• The three-day suspension, which began July 19, runs through July 22 after Regional Transport Office officials sought time to examine driver demands.
• During the pause, app-based taxis in Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur are charging the Rs 32 per km black-and-yellow meter rate instead of app-listed fares.
• In Nagpur, around 4,000 drivers have rolled out their own fare system with a Rs 100 minimum for the first 3 km and per-kilometer rates of Rs 25 for AC and Rs 21 for non-AC cabs.
• Gig Workers Manch president Keshav Nana Kshirsagar continues his hunger strike to maintain pressure on authorities despite the temporary halt.
• Unions have warned of a statewide “Chakka Jam” protest set for July 23 if the government fails to meet fare rationalisation and gig-worker welfare demands by the deadline.