Scores of Islamabad's cabbies protest against online taxi services
They block Rawal Dam Chowk leaving vehicular traffic between Islamabad and Muree road stranded
In a file photo taxi drivers hold a protest rally in Islamabad. PHOTO: INP
Taxi drivers staged on Sunday a protest rally in Islamabad against online cab services, demanding authorities to put a ban on ride-hailing services including Uber and Careem, Express News reported.
Protesting drivers belonging to the federal capital taxi union blocked Rawal Dam Chowk which left vehicular traffic moving between Islamabad and Murree stranded.
A mob also broke the windscreen of a ride-sharing taxi and attempted to thrash the driver. However, police force at the scene thwarted the demonstrators and rescued the driver.
Protesting drivers belonging to the federal capital taxi union blocked Rawal Dam Chowk which left vehicular traffic moving between Islamabad and Murree stranded.
A mob also broke the windscreen of a ride-sharing taxi and attempted to thrash the driver. However, police force at the scene thwarted the demonstrators and rescued the driver.