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Telangana autorickshaw unions call off strike after fare hike approval
✍️ Telangana Today
🗓 24 Aug 2026, 12:03 AM
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The autorickshaw unions in Telangana have withdrawn their planned strike after the state government agreed to increase fares, ending a weeks‑long standoff.
The Telangana government announced a revision of autorickshaw fares, prompting the state's autorickshaw unions to cancel a strike that had been scheduled for several days. The decision came after intense negotiations between union leaders and transport officials, who sought to address the drivers' demand for higher earnings amid rising fuel costs.
Union representatives said the fare hike would provide much‑needed relief to drivers, many of whom have been struggling with escalating operational expenses. The agreed increase is expected to be implemented from the beginning of the next month, with the exact percentage to be communicated by the transport department.
The cancellation of the strike is expected to restore normal traffic flow in major cities across Telangana, including Hyderabad, where commuters had feared disruptions. Authorities have welcomed the resolution, noting that it averts potential inconvenience for the public while addressing the concerns of the autorickshaw community.
The transport department will monitor the impact of the new rates and may consider further adjustments if necessary, ensuring that the balance between driver welfare and commuter affordability is maintained.
Union representatives said the fare hike would provide much‑needed relief to drivers, many of whom have been struggling with escalating operational expenses. The agreed increase is expected to be implemented from the beginning of the next month, with the exact percentage to be communicated by the transport department.
The cancellation of the strike is expected to restore normal traffic flow in major cities across Telangana, including Hyderabad, where commuters had feared disruptions. Authorities have welcomed the resolution, noting that it averts potential inconvenience for the public while addressing the concerns of the autorickshaw community.
The transport department will monitor the impact of the new rates and may consider further adjustments if necessary, ensuring that the balance between driver welfare and commuter affordability is maintained.