Photo: ReutersAs part of the demonstration, the Uber riders also staged a sit-in procession in the afternoonSeveral hundred Uber riders on Tuesday formed a human chain at Shohoshahar in Chattogram protesting the fare-cut and alleged miscalculation in their accounts with the ride-sharing company. As part of the demonstration, the Uber riders also staged a sit-in procession in the afternoon. Md Russel, an Uber rider, told the Dhaka Tribune that the Uber authorities suddenly reduced the base fare by Tk 5 and kilometre fare by Tk 2. The Uber riders announced to stage demonstrations in the Agrabad area on Wednesday. At present, around 15,000 Uber riders are operating the port city.

Source: Dhaka Tribune April 09, 2019 17:48 UTC