Autorickshaw, taxi unions call off strike in Delhi
July 28, 2016  23:49
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The autorickshaw and taxi unions today called off their three-day-long strike after the Delhi government assured them that most of their demands, including bringing a new policy for app-based cab services in the
national capital, will be fulfilled.
The announcement was made this evening after representatives of autorickshaw and taxi unions met Delhi Transport Minister Satyendar Jain to discuss their demands. 

Rajendra Soni, a member of Joint Action Committee by 20 auto and taxi unions, said, "The government has given a written assurance to fulfil our demands."

"The government has assured us that it will soon bring a new policy for all app-based taxi services including Ola and Uber so that our business is not be affected," Soni said. 

"Besides, the government has also agreed that it will take action against auto and taxis of other states for plying on local routes in Delhi even if they have Delhi-NCR permit," he added.
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