07 Nov 2018 | 09:50 AM UTC
India: Uber and Ola driver strike to resume November 15 /update 2
Uber and Ola drivers suspend strike in Mumbai November 2; expected to resume on November 15
Event
Drivers of the ridesharing services Uber and Ola are expected to resume their strike in Mumbai on Thursday, November 15. The strike, launched October 22, was temporarily suspended on November 2 for the Hindu festival of Diwali.
Drivers are demanding increased incomes and safety measures.
Advice
Individuals in Mumbai should monitor developments, avoid any related demonstrations, and use alternate means of transportation once the strike resumes.