Despite the Karnataka elections having concluded six months ago, several taxi drivers’ and owners’ associations alleged that they still haven’t received their overdue payments for the taxi services rendered during the Assembly elections.
Cab drivers, especially those in the coastal Karnataka region, are urging the timely release of payments for all vehicles employed during the Assembly elections.
Speaking to The Hindu, Radhakrishna Holla, president of the Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association, said, “Many taxi drivers had undertaken election duties for the election commission, police, and district authorities across Karnataka. However, despite six months having passed since the elections were over, these drivers are yet to receive their payments. The outstanding amount runs into lakhs of rupees, cab drivers and owners in Dakshina Kannada and Udupi districts are still awaiting their due payments.”
