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Auto rickshaw drivers at Madurai Junction railway station are allegedly preventing app-based cabs from picking up passengers near the main gate.
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Madurai Junction railway station, Madurai, India
Who
auto rickshaw drivers, app-based cab drivers, R Suresh, M Kumar, Madurai Junction railway station officials, police
What
Auto rickshaw drivers at Madurai Junction railway station are allegedly preventing app-based cabs from picking up passengers near the main gate.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 15:22:00 GMT · 2h 47m ago
Where
Madurai Junction railway station, Madurai, India ·
Why
Auto rickshaw drivers, who pay a monthly fee for their stand, claim app-based cabs poach their passengers, leading them to block access for app-booked pickups.
The Frontline Impact
How this affects you
Passengers arriving at Madurai Junction are forced to walk long distances with luggage to meet their app-booked taxis, creating inconvenience and safety concerns, especially during odd hours and given ongoing station redevelopment.
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