On April 10, five cab drivers from Pune will undertake a march to Mumbai to protest the unregulated practices of app-based taxi services like Ola, Uber, and Rapido. The initiative, termed 'Jana Jagruti Wari', aims to bring attention to the exploitation of drivers through unfair earning models and arbitrary fare pricing that adversely affects passengers. Keshav Kshirsagar, president of the Baghtoy Rikshawala Auto Union and the Indian Gig Workers Front, expressed that the current situation in Maharashtra's transport sector is chaotic, with illegal bike taxis operating without proper permissions and no substantial action taken by authorities despite numerous complaints. The drivers are calling for a transparent policy framework, fair compensation, and stringent enforcement of regulations to protect both drivers' rights and passenger safety. They hope to awaken government officials, including Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde, to the urgency of these issues through their march.