Life in India's Mumbai City remains crippled for the second consecutive day as thousands of taxi drivers continue their strike on Wednesday.

Taxi and auto rickshaw drivers in the city went on strike on Tuesday, demanding a hike in fares.

Nearly 100,000 auto rickshaws and more than 80,000 taxis have refused to hit the roads, leaving commuters in a difficult situation.

With taxis off the roads, commuters have to travel on public buses, which are less frequent and overcrowded.

[Arun, Commuter]:
“Every time there is a transport strike, it is the people who are hurt the most. It wastes our time. Taxis are very important for us because one can commute very fast and not waste time.”

The taxi union says the strike will continue indefinitely if the government fails to meet their demands.

[Churalal Yadav, Taxi Driver]:
“We have been affected by the hike in fuel prices. We are demanding a hike in taxi fares, in proportion to the increase in gas prices. We appeal to the government to look into the matter.”

Auto rickshaws and taxis are the most common means of transport for people in Mumbai.