Auto and e-rickshaw drivers in Ranchi protested on Tuesday by staging a complete shutdown of their services, causing major disruptions in the city's transportation. The protest was against the new rule that divides the city into 17 zones for auto and e-rickshaw operations, replacing the earlier rule that allowed operation within...
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a 20 km radius. This led to over 10,000 autos and 2,500 e-rickshaws being off the road, causing significant inconvenience to commuters. The drivers also threatened private taxi services, forcing them to halt operations, and even threatened to damage vehicles if they did not comply. The drivers emphasized that they would not resume operations until their demands were met. This protest resulted in long queues at the station, bus stand, and airport, with private taxis charging exorbitant fares. Several students missed their UGC NET exams due to the lack of transportation, and even school-going children were affected by the shutdown.