India: Unionized autorickshaw and taxi drivers in the Chandigarh Tricity to strike April 12.

Event

The Cab Auto Sanyukt Morcha (CASM) plans to hold a day-long strike across Chandigarh Tricity April 12 over fuel price hikes. The affected area includes Chandigarh, Sahibzada Ajit Singh Nagar/Mohali city in Punjab State, and Panchkula city of Haryana State. Autorickshaw and taxi services could face disruptions, though union leaders announced emergency trips, mainly to and from hospitals, will remain available.

The strike may significantly reduce the availability of autorickshaws and taxis, increasing demand for alternative transport such as public buses and app-based taxis. Attacks on private hire vehicles defying the strike call, and other vehicles navigating roadblocks by CASM members cannot be ruled out.

Activists may hold sit-ins, street marches, vehicle convoys, and roadblocks; popular protest venues include government buildings, major traffic intersections, and public squares. Authorities will likely monitor any protests and may try to disperse disruptive gatherings. Skirmishes between protesters and police are possible.

Advice

Avoid any protests due to possible skirmishes. Do not navigate roadblocks as demonstrators may react violently. If clashes break out, leave the area immediately for a secure, non-governmental building. Follow all security personnel instructions. Monitor trusted local media for protest details as organizers may not announce them in advance. Allow additional travel time near any rally sites. Confirm road status and transport reservations in the affected cities April 12.