India: Uber, Ola drivers continue nationwide strike March 20 /update 1

Event

Drivers of the ridesharing services Uber and Ola continued an indefinite nationwide strike on Tuesday, March 20. According to local sources, the strike is mostly affecting service in Mumbai. However, disruptions were also reported in New Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, and Pune. 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.