Chennai auto and cab drivers to boycott Ola, Uber from Feb 8: Here’s why

Chennai is likely to witness a disruption in ride-hailing services from February 1, Saturday, as a section of auto and cab drivers have announced an indefinite boycott of aggregators Ola and Uber. The drivers are protesting against the high commissions—ranging from 25 per cent to 40 per cent—that significantly cut into their earnings, The Times of India reported.

However, drivers plan to continue using local aggregator-apps like Namma Yatri, which charge a fixed daily subscription fee instead of commission-based deductions.