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Bhopal Cab Drivers Strike Leaves Passengers Stranded, Auto Fares Surge
✍️ Amar Ujala · Bhopal
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 07:03 PM
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Cab drivers in Bhopal have gone on strike, shutting down ride‑hailing services and forcing commuters to rely on auto‑rickshaws, whose fares have risen sharply. Protesters have gathered at the Board Office intersection demanding a government‑fixed fare.
On Thursday, cab drivers in Bhopal halted all operations, citing disputes over fare rates and demanding a government‑set price structure. The strike left online cab services at the railway station unavailable, forcing passengers to seek alternative transport.
Commuters who could not find a cab turned to auto‑rickshaws, but auto operators responded by raising their fares, further aggravating the inconvenience. The sudden increase in costs added to the frustration of travelers already stranded.
In response to the escalating situation, protestors gathered at the Board Office intersection, demanding that the state government intervene and establish a fixed fare for taxi services. The demonstration drew attention to the broader issue of fare regulation and the impact of strikes on daily commuters.
Commuters who could not find a cab turned to auto‑rickshaws, but auto operators responded by raising their fares, further aggravating the inconvenience. The sudden increase in costs added to the frustration of travelers already stranded.
In response to the escalating situation, protestors gathered at the Board Office intersection, demanding that the state government intervene and establish a fixed fare for taxi services. The demonstration drew attention to the broader issue of fare regulation and the impact of strikes on daily commuters.