Strike by Ola, Uber drivers turns out to be a damp squib

The one-day strike called on Tuesday by a union of Ola and Uber drivers failed to disrupt app-based cab services in Delhi-NCR as commuters could easily book taxis throughout the day.

Unlike the February strike which had hit the commuters hard for 13 days, most of Ola and Uber drivers chose not to participate in the strike on Tuesday, which was called by Sarvodaya Drivers' Association of Delhi (SDAD).

The SDAD claims to represent 1.25 lakh app-based taxis in Delhi-NCR. During the evening and morning peak hours, cabs were easily available on both Ola and Uber apps. However, companies resorted to surge-pricing on some routes.

After the protest, some representatives of the union submitted a memorandum of their demands to the office at the CM's residence.