The Maharashtra Navnirman Sena issued violent warnings targeting Hindi-speaking rickshaw operators while simultaneously criticizing the state chief minister, escalating tensions within regional politics.

Auto-rickshaw drivers in Mumbai are protesting a new mandate requiring them to speak Marathi, leading to road blockades and altercations. Drivers argue the rule is an injustice and impacts their ability to work.

As Delhi prepares for its largest electric mobility push since the CNG revolution, auto drivers who experienced long queues and fuel shortages emphasize the need for infrastructure development before the transition to avoid repeating past issues.

Taxi and auto drivers in Delhi-NCR are on strike, protesting that their fares have not been adjusted for nearly 15 years despite repeated increases in petrol, diesel, and CNG prices.

A pilot test conducted in Maharashtra found that 15% of auto drivers were unable to speak Marathi, raising concerns about language proficiency among public transport operators.

An Indian state government plans to crack down on taxi and auto drivers who do not speak Marathi, making it a requirement for obtaining a license.

A new state regulation requires Mumbai auto-rickshaw and cab drivers to learn basic Marathi phrases, enabling them to formally refuse rides for various reasons under government-supervised training programs.

Police in Bhubaneswar arrested 113 individuals following violence during a protest by cab and auto drivers, which also left 13 police officers injured. The arrests were made in response to the unrest that erupted during the demonstration.

Commercial vehicle unions, including the "Chalak Shakti Union," have initiated a three-day strike in Delhi NCR, demanding a revision of fares in response to a steep increase in fuel prices.

A Maharashtra government order mandating taxi and auto drivers to learn Marathi has been criticized as irrational and illegal.

Auto drivers in Bengaluru have rejected Indian Oil's suggestion to temporarily switch to petrol, citing it as an inadequate solution to the ongoing LPG crisis affecting their livelihoods.

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Pink auto drivers in Chennai are setting up their own stands to overcome resistance and operational challenges.

A new language rule for auto drivers has sparked a fresh political confrontation between the Shinde and Uddhav factions of the Sena, as both vie for influence.

In a Karnataka district, six out of twenty sudden cardiac arrest deaths were among cab or auto drivers, prompting an investigation into five key contributing factors.

Rahul Gandhi donned an auto driver's uniform, shared a meal, and interacted with autorickshaw drivers in Delhi, listening to their concerns about rising expenses and livelihoods, promising to raise their issues in Parliament.

Commercial vehicle drivers in Delhi-NCR are set to begin a three-day strike from May 21-23, demanding an immediate hike in taxi and auto fares due to stagnant rates and soaring fuel and operational costs.

The Maharashtra government has paused its plan to implement Marathi language tests and license checks for auto-rickshaw drivers, which was originally scheduled to start on May 1st. A review of the deadline for this initiative is expected soon.

Auto drivers in Bengaluru are facing severe hardship, sleeping in queues while waiting for LPG tankers due to a critical fuel shortage.

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Auto rickshaw drivers are advocating for the inclusion of housing and other essential facilities in the upcoming state budget to improve their living and working conditions.