BIAL cabs go on strike, passengers hit

Bangalore: Passengers were put to hardship at BIAL airport and the city on Tuesday, as luxury cabs went on strike at the airport in protest against the suicide of a cab driver owing to alleged harassment by owners.
All cabs of Meru and Easy Cab, numbering almost 400, were off services to and from the airport, demanding that working conditions for the cab drivers be eased by owners. The drivers said they would continue their protest as long as the owners did not offer them a better alternative.
While there are KSTDC cabs and Volvo Luxury buses, a section of passengers do rely on the luxury cabs. But owing to the strike, many took other cabs to the city and even Volvo buses, which have been a hit among passengers from day one.
Drivers of Meru and Easy Cab told The Times of India: "We will be on strike until the owners of the company improve things for us." While Easy Cab drivers were the first to protest, Meru cab drivers also joined them later and expressed solidarity by calling off their services.
Passengers could not reach the airport in any of these luxury cabs though some KSTDC cabs helped out. Passengers coming in on flights had to resort to Volvo buses and cabs other than Meru and Easy Cabs, which are available just outside the terminal. These cabs are not authorised to park at the terminal, but many happen to be there to ferry passengers to the city.
17/12/08 Times of India

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Categories: Airports Dec 2008