India, May 21 -- It is possible you might find fewer auto rickshaws on roads today as auto rickshaw unions across Mumbai and Maharashtra will be protesting outside Regional Transport Offices (RTOs) against the government's recent decision to approve e-bike taxi operations.

In the city, the Mumbai Auto Rickshaw Taximen's Union announced a protest at the Andheri RTO office at 11am on Wednesday. Simultaneous demonstrations are planned at RTOs across Konkan, Vidarbha, Western Maharashtra, and Marathwada as part of a coordinated agitation.

"Even before e-bike taxis were approved, regular bikes were operating as taxis. There will be no control of them, which will be a major safety issue for passengers. This will also impact 15 lakh auto ricks...