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Mumbai commuters now pay higher auto-taxi fares, while drivers get three months to recalibrate meters.
Auto and taxi unions demand action against bike-taxi apps as commuters face shrinking affordable transport options.
IGL blamed surging imported LNG costs for the hike, while Delhi transport unions sought fare revisions or CNG subsidies.
MNS leader Amit Thackerays warning comes after Maharashtra gave auto, taxi and cab drivers another year to learn functional Marathi.
Fadnavis pauses punitive action as drivers seek time, training and clarity over Maharashtra's Marathi language rule.
Fadnavis eases Marathi row as Mumbai drivers protest amid fine rumours, roadblocks and transport disruptions.
Auto unions seek welfare protections, lower compliance costs and stronger safeguards amid Delhis changing transport rules.
New Maharashtra rules require commercial passenger-vehicle drivers to demonstrate working Marathi, with penalties including suspension or licence cancellation for repeat violations.
A late-night encounter with a woman auto driver has highlighted her love for driving, ambition and her husbands support for her independence.

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