Vizag autorickshaw drivers protest fuel price hike, demand subsidised rates from State government
Autorickshaw drivers in Visakhapatnam protested against rising fuel prices, demanding subsidised rates from the State government. The rally, organized by the Visakha Auto Rickshaw Karmika Sangam, highlighted the financial strain on drivers due to increased fuel costs. Union leaders emphasized the need for government intervention to alleviate the burden on both drivers and consumers.
- ▪The protest took place on May 19, 2026, in Visakhapatnam.
- ▪Drivers are struggling with decreased passenger traffic due to a free bus service for women.
- ▪Union leaders submitted a formal demand for subsidised fuel rates for autorickshaw drivers.
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Members of the Visakha Auto Rickshaw Karmika Sangam (Workers’ Union), affiliated to the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU), staged a protest rally in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday (May 19, 2026), demanding a rollback of the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices and the provision of fuel at subsidised rates for autorickshaw drivers.The rally began at Jagadamba junction and proceeded to a nearby petrol bunk, where protesters conveyed their demands before returning to the starting point. The protest is part of a wider Statewide agitation being conducted along with the All India Road Transport Workers’ Federation (AIRTWF) and CITU. Andhra Pradesh bans bulk fuel sales at 4,500 outlets, caps container fills at 200 litresSpeaking to The Hindu, District General Secretary K.
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