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Telangana auto‑rickshaw drivers begin midnight strike on Sunday
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 23 Aug 2026, 03:36 PM
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Auto‑rickshaw drivers across Telangana have announced a strike starting at midnight on Sunday, citing unresolved grievances with authorities.
Auto‑rickshaw drivers in Telangana have called for a strike that will commence at midnight on Sunday, halting their services across the state.
The drivers' union issued a notice stating that the walk‑out is intended to pressurise the government to address long‑standing concerns, though specific demands were not detailed in the notice.
Transport commuters are expected to face disruptions, especially in urban centres where auto‑rickshaws are a primary mode of last‑mile connectivity. Local authorities have been urged to engage with the representatives to seek an amicable resolution and minimise inconvenience to the public.
The strike underscores growing discontent among informal transport workers, highlighting the sector’s reliance on collective action to voice grievances.
The drivers' union issued a notice stating that the walk‑out is intended to pressurise the government to address long‑standing concerns, though specific demands were not detailed in the notice.
Transport commuters are expected to face disruptions, especially in urban centres where auto‑rickshaws are a primary mode of last‑mile connectivity. Local authorities have been urged to engage with the representatives to seek an amicable resolution and minimise inconvenience to the public.
The strike underscores growing discontent among informal transport workers, highlighting the sector’s reliance on collective action to voice grievances.