Assam-Meghalaya Tensions Continue, Cab Restrictions Leave Commuters Stranded

  GUWAHATI: The situation along the Assam-Meghalaya border remained tense for the second consecutive day on Friday, August 21, with restrictions on inter-state cab movement disrupting travel between the two states. ALSO READ: Meghalaya HC Seeks Report on KSU Rally Violence, Calls Incident Serious Assam-registered cabs are currently not being allowed to enter Meghalaya. Meanwhile, Meghalaya-registered…

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Cab Apps Can No Longer Ask for Tips Before Your Ride, MoRTH Says

  GUWAHATI: The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has directed ride-hailing platforms to immediately remove all pre-ride tipping prompts and payment options that suggest passengers can improve their chances of getting a ride by tipping drivers in advance. ALSO READ: Construction Materials Block Footpath in Guwahati’s Birubari, Worsen Traffic and Waterlogging Woes The directive…

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Cab Drivers to Protest in Guwahati on June 10, Demand Revision of Fare Rates

  GUWAHATI: The Assam State Drivers’ Association, in collaboration with the All Guwahati Cab Drivers’ Association, has announced a protest on June 10, pressing for several long-pending demands related to cab fare structures and drivers’ working conditions. ALSO READ: Man Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances in Guwahati’s Downtown; Foul Play Suspected As part of the agitation, members…

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