Taxi Union Leader

Leaders of the taxi drivers' union blocked the hotel lobby, mockingly pledging to sign up for the course.

In a huge relief for people in the city, the taxi unions have called off their 'indefinite' strike keeping in mind the approaching festive season.

Come June, it is likely that the roofs of black-and-yellow taxis plying in Mumbai will have 'For Hire' indicators. The Transport department is working towards finalising a rule that will state that these vehicles shall have to display such boards to help people know whether a taxi is available or not.

Over five decades ago, an aggressive trade union leader, George Fernandes, was tired and famished after leading a day-long agitation of taxi drivers.It was around midnight and there were no decent eateries open. Walking around the historic Girgaum Chowpatty...

People may have to shell out more to travel by autos and taxis as the government may allow increase in the fares in the wake of rise in price of CNG, auto union leaders said after a meeting with the transport minister on Wednesday.

Leaders of the taxi drivers' union blocked the hotel lobby, mockingly pledging to sign up for the course.

In a huge relief for people in the city, the taxi unions have called off their 'indefinite' strike keeping in mind the approaching festive season.

Come June, it is likely that the roofs of black-and-yellow taxis plying in Mumbai will have 'For Hire' indicators. The Transport department is working towards finalising a rule that will state that these vehicles shall have to display such boards to help people know whether a taxi is available or not.

Over five decades ago, an aggressive trade union leader, George Fernandes, was tired and famished after leading a day-long agitation of taxi drivers.It was around midnight and there were no decent eateries open. Walking around the historic Girgaum Chowpatty...

People may have to shell out more to travel by autos and taxis as the government may allow increase in the fares in the wake of rise in price of CNG, auto union leaders said after a meeting with the transport minister on Wednesday.