Autorickshaw drivers in Chennai have gone on a 12-hour strike on Wednesday in protest against the Greater Chennai Police’s (GCP) directive to integrate a QR code system into their vehicles.
The strike, which began at 6 a.m. and will continue until 6 p.m., is also aimed at highlighting long-pending demands, including a fare revision, a government-run ride-hailing app, and a ban on bike taxis. The GCP introduced the QR code system on March 8, intending to enhance passenger safety, particularly for women and children.