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Telangana auto drivers call off strike after government assures welfare board, fare hike
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Auto, Cab and School Van Drivers’ Unions had announced an indefinite strike from Monday, August 24 over a 14-point charter of demands.
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- Why it matters
- The drivers' strike affected hundreds of thousands of commuters using auto-rickshaws as their primary transport. The halt restores regular service after the government committed to two of their main demands.
- Most affected
- Daily commuters in Telangana relying on auto-rickshaws — Resumption of regular transport after disruption by indefinite strike
Auto drivers — Government commitment to welfare board and fare increases, addressing strike demands - Likely next
- Whether the government follows through on the promised welfare board and fare hike, and the timeline for implementation.