Drivers of app-based taxis and autorickshaws went on a day-long nationwide strike on Saturday after a union called for a protest to press various demands, including action against illegal bike taxi services and redressal of grievances over panic button installations.

Taxi, auto unions begin statewide strike over aggregator fares, bike taxis

While speaking to the media, Dr Keshav Kshirsagar, head of Maharashtra Kamgar Sabha, said," The strike began across Maharashtra and other parts of the country in the morning. Most autorickshaw and taxi drivers have supported the strike," as per PTI.