India: Uber, Ola drivers continue nationwide strike March 21 /update 2

Event

Drivers of the ridesharing services Uber and Ola are continuing to hold an indefinite nationwide strike as of Wednesday, March 21. The strike is mostly severely affecting services in Mumbai. However, disruptions were also being reported in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune on Tuesday. Continued strikes and protests by ridesharing drivers are possible across the country the coming days.

Context

Drivers have called for the strike to denounce a decrease in revenue.

Advice

Individuals in India are advised to allow for extra time to reach their destinations in affected areas and to avoid all protests.