Commuters, Andheri subway which was closed for traffic has now been reopened.
अंधेरी भुयारी मार्ग वाहतुकीसाठी चालू केला आहे.
Andheri subway is open for traffic.#MTPTrafficUpdates
— Mumbai Traffic Police (@MTPHereToHelp) September 13, 2022
Taxi, rickshaw unions demand hike in tariff; threaten with indefinite strike
The taxi and rickshaw unions in the city have upped their demand for a raise on the existing tariff. Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union & Mumbai Taximen’s Union are up in arms to get their demand accepted by the Maharashtra government.
The representatives of the two unions will be taking their demand to Industry Minister Uday Samant on Tuesday. According to Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union leader Thampy Kurien, representatives of all prominent taxi and rickshaw unions will likely participate in the meeting.
The taxi union has been demanding a hike in their recent petition. Currently, the minimum fare for the metered taxis is Rs 25, the union has demanded that the fares be revised to Rs 30. Similarly, rickshaw unions also demanding revision in minimum fare from Rs 21 to Rs 23.
Mumbai: Taxi, rickshaw unions demand hike in tariff; threaten with indefinite strike