In a statement, the Mumbai Taximen’s Union said the decision was taken following a request from the regional transport manager of Tardeo RTO, who is also the secretary of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA).
The union had decided to strike to demand a minimum tariff of Rs 35 instead of Rs 25 for the first 1.5 kilometer distance, as the price of compressed natural gas had risen to Rs 32 per kilogram, which caused a loss of Rs 300 per day to operators, said union leader AL Quadros.
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The Khatua committee, which was appointed by the Maharashtra government to come up with a tariff formula, had said a review could take place if CNG prices increase by 25%.
“CNG prices have increased by 35% but the government is delaying a tariff review,” Quadros added.
After the union threatened a strike, the Tardeo RTO had called for the agitation to be withdrawn as the MMRTA would soon be holding a meeting to decide on a fare increase for the city’s roughly 40,000 black and yellow cabs.
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