Three-day transport strike in Delhi; commercial vehicle drivers' unions extend support, demand fare hike
Transport and taxi unions in Delhi initiated a three-day strike starting May 21, 2026, in response to a government cess on commercial vehicles. The All India Motor Transport Congress is leading the protest, which aims to address rising fuel prices and demands a fare hike. The strike is expected to disrupt transportation services in Delhi and surrounding areas, affecting daily commuters.
- ▪The strike is scheduled from May 21 to May 23, 2026.
- ▪It is in protest against the Delhi government's increased environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles.
- ▪Commercial vehicle drivers' unions are demanding a fare hike due to rising fuel prices.
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Transport and taxi unions on Thursday (May 21, 2026) embarked on a three-day strike in the Delhi-NCR in protest against a city government cess.The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC), the apex body of truckers, private buses, taxi and maxi cab operators, took the decision in a meeting on Tuesday (May 19, 2026).The agitation is expected to affect daily commuters in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and adjoining regions, with reduced availability of taxis, autos and commercial transport vehicles.#WATCH | Delhi: Visuals from Indira Gandhi International Airport (Delhi) as Taxi and Auto Unions have announced a three-day strike from 21-23 May in Delhi, demanding an immediate hike in their fares amid the rising fuel prices.
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