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Hyderabad cab drivers have started ‘No AC’ protest, in which they are stopping air conditioning to raise awareness about less fare and more expenses. Telangana Gig and Platform Workers UnionRead more
Cab drivers in Hyderabad have run the ‘No AC’ campaign.
Highlights
- Cab drivers started the ‘No AC’ campaign in Hyderabad.
- The purpose of the campaign is to draw attention to less fare and more expenses.
- Drivers have appealed to give tip for AC.
New Delhi. Cab drivers associated with Ola, Uber and Rapido in Hyderabad have launched ‘No AC’ campaign, in which the drivers are shutting down air conditioners in their vehicles so that they can make people aware of less fare and more expenses. This campaign is led by Telangana Gig and Platform Workers Union (TGPWU), the purpose of the complaints of ride-hugging companies and officials is removing the drivers. Have to force to do. The union announced this capan on X (first Twitter) and appealed to the public for support.
What is no AC campaign?
The ‘No AC’ campaign is a symbolic opposition to reducing fuel conservation and drawing attention to low fare and money problems of cab drivers. This includes less rent and more operational cost per kilometer, due to which the living of many drivers has become difficult.
As part of the campaign, drivers have installed placards (placards) in their cabs so that they can communicate directly from customers. Placards written, “Dear customers, Hum, Uber, Ola and Rapido Drivers, are unable to turn on AC in their cabs per kilometer. Since the government is also unable to apply equal fare for platform companies, we are forced to run our cabs without AC and are unable to give you high quality rides.
‘Tip’ for AC
It has also been requested in the plank that if the passengers want to start the AC, they should give the tip to the driver. A viral image of this plank has brought the message of online campaign to more people.
