Odd-Even to get tough for Delhiites! Ola, Uber drivers to go on strike on November 11

Odd Even Scheme: The Delhi government has implemented the Odd Even Scheme in the capital to curb pollution levels. The scheme has become a problem for cab drivers that are planning to go on a day-long strike on November 11. This could make life tough for passengers that were turning to cabs during the implementation of the scheme.

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had asked cab aggregators including Ola and Uber to not charge surged prices during the odd-even rule days, which is creating problems for drivers. According to Kamaljeet Gill, President of Sarvodaya Drivers Association of Delhi the drivers are working very hard but are unable to make any extra money during odd-even. 

"This time there is no surge pricing during the odd-even scheme and cab drivers have to bear the brunt of it as they are working very hard but are unable to earn any extra money. In fact, the drivers are running their cabs at peak hours with high traffic but getting the usual fare," he told The Economic Times.

Gill also said that 'cab fares are less than that of auto rickshaw' and that they are demanding similar fixed fares for cabs as well. He said that taxi drivers have to work 14-15 hours every day to earn a living and if their rates are fixed, they could finish their work in 10 hours. As a result eight different unions are planning to go on a strike on November 11.