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Auto drivers at Madurai Junction railway station allegedly prevent app-based cabs from picking up commuters near the main gate, forcing passengers to walk with luggage.
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Madurai Junction railway station, Madurai, India
Who
auto rickshaw drivers, app-based cab drivers, R Suresh, M Kumar, police, railway authorities
What
Auto drivers at Madurai Junction railway station allegedly prevent app-based cabs from picking up commuters near the main gate, forcing passengers to walk with luggage.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:00 GMT · 4h 10m ago
Where
Madurai Junction railway station, Madurai, India ·
Why
Auto drivers claim they pay a fee to use the stand and accuse app-based cabs of poaching their passengers, while cab drivers assert they are picking up pre-booked customers.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
The ongoing dispute between auto and app-based cab drivers at Madurai Junction is disrupting passenger pick-ups, causing inconvenience and safety concerns for arriving rail commuters, particularly during early morning hours.
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