06 Sep 2024 | 11:13 AM UTC
India: Unionized auto and e-rickshaw drivers plan strike in Patna on Sept. 9
Auto and e-rickshaw union plan strike in Patna, India, Sept. 9. Transport disruptions likely. Reconfirm travel arrangements.
Auto and e-rickshaw drivers affiliated with the Auto-E Rickshaw Drivers United Sangharsh Morcha will strike in Patna on Sept. 9 to denounce the rise in fuel prices and restrictive zone permits. Unless averted, the work stoppage will likely reduce the availability of thousands of rickshaws and increase demand for alternative transport, such as private taxis. Unionized drivers may threaten to escalate the protest campaign if their demands remain unmet. The strike may be canceled if officials agree to meet the union's demands.
Related demonstrations may occur on Sept. 9. Potential gathering sites include railway stations, prominent government buildings, traffic intersections, and public squares.
Authorities will likely monitor any potential gatherings and may disperse overly disruptive crowds. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out. Demonstrators could march along or block roadways, prompting further localized transport disruptions. Associated localized business disruptions may occur.
Avoid any demonstrations that materialize. If clashes break out, depart the area immediately and seek shelter at a secure non-governmental building. Monitor trusted local media for protest details, as organizers may not announce them in advance. Confirm road status and transport reservations in Kolhapur. Allow additional travel time near any rally sites. Plan accordingly for possible localized business disruptions. Heed all official transport and security advisories.
