Thursday, 20 August 2026 MUMBAI EDITION LIVE

Mumbai Police File FIR Against 11 Cab Drivers

Cab drivers block Mumbai airport, police take action

Mumbai Alert · City Desk
Mumbai Alert · City Desk
City Desk · Mumbai Alert News · Thu, 20 August 2026 at 09:14 pm
Mumbai Police File FIR Against 11 Cab Drivers

Mumbai Police have filed an FIR against 11 aggregator cab drivers who blocked the Mumbai airport on Wednesday. The drivers, who were protesting against the airport authorities, had gathered at the airport and refused to budge, causing chaos and disrupting traffic.

The police had to intervene and impound the vehicles of the protesting drivers. The drivers were allegedly protesting against the airport authorities' decision to ban aggregator cabs from picking up passengers from the airport.

The protest started early in the morning and continued for several hours, causing inconvenience to passengers and disrupting the normal functioning of the airport. The police had to use force to disperse the protesters and clear the road.

The FIR has been filed under sections of the Indian Penal Code and the Motor Vehicles Act. The police have also warned the drivers against repeating such protests in the future.

The Mumbai airport is one of the busiest airports in the country, and such protests can cause significant disruptions to air travel. The airport authorities have been trying to regulate the movement of aggregator cabs at the airport, citing concerns over safety and traffic congestion.

The protest by the cab drivers is not an isolated incident, as there have been several such protests in the past by drivers against the regulations imposed by the airport authorities. The drivers claim that the regulations are unfair and affect their livelihood.

The police have assured that they will take strict action against anyone who tries to disrupt the normal functioning of the airport. The incident has highlighted the need for better coordination between the airport authorities, the police, and the cab drivers to avoid such disruptions in the future.

The Mumbai airport blockade has caused inconvenience to many passengers, and the police action against the protesting drivers has been welcomed by many. However, the issue of regulating aggregator cabs at the airport remains unresolved, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be handled in the future.

The incident has also raised questions about the role of aggregator cabs in the city's transportation system and the need for better regulations to ensure that they operate smoothly and safely.

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of aggregator cabs operating in the city, and the airport authorities have been trying to regulate their movement to avoid congestion and ensure safety.

The police action against the protesting drivers is a step in the right direction, but it is also important to address the underlying issues that led to the protest. The city's transportation system needs to be regulated in a way that ensures the smooth operation of all modes of transport, including aggregator cabs.

The Mumbai Police have assured that they will continue to monitor the situation and take action against anyone who tries to disrupt the normal functioning of the airport.

The incident has highlighted the need for better coordination and regulation of the city's transportation system, and it remains to be seen how the situation will be handled in the future.

Frequently asked questions

Why did the cab drivers protest at Mumbai airport?

The cab drivers were protesting against the airport authorities' decision to ban aggregator cabs from picking up passengers from the airport.

What action did the police take against the protesting drivers?

The police filed an FIR against 11 drivers and impounded their vehicles.

mumbai airportcab driversprotestregulations
X Facebook Telegram
Read the original report ↗

More in Mumbai

Mumbai

Maharashtra Resumes Homeopath Registrations in Modern Medicine

Homeopaths can now register, Maharashtra medical education dept decides. What does this mean?

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 10 min ago

Mumbai

Mumbai: Man Posing as Transgender Rapes Air Hostess in Powai

Air hostess raped, man arrested, Powai incident

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 25 min ago

Mumbai

Mumbai: Man Poses as Transgender, Rapes Air Hostess

Air hostess raped, man arrested, posed as transgender

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 25 min ago

Mumbai

Frequent Transfers Harm Mumbai Police System: Ex-Commissioner M.N. Singh

Former Mumbai Police Commissioner M.N. Singh criticizes frequent transfers, citing harm to policing system.

By Mumbai Alert · City Desk · 31 min ago