Online taxi fares surge as drivers continue 'offline strike' in Kerala
An indefinite 'offline strike' by online taxi drivers in Kerala, India, entered its second day on July 22, 2026, causing a sharp surge in fares on app-based platforms. Commuters reported fares doubling or tripling on routes such as Thripunithura to Infopark and Kakkanad to Palarivattom, forcing many to switch to buses and autorickshaws. The strike, called by the All Kerala Online Drivers Union Alliance (AKODUA), involves an estimated 35,000 drivers, with only about 20% of vehicles reportedly operating. Drivers demand fair fare revisions, welfare measures, and action against illegal bike taxis. Protesters staged a sit-in at Uber's Kochi office, and the company agreed to hold talks with union representatives on Thursday following police intervention.
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