Shimla taxi drivers trapped in misery due to COVID impact

Taxi business is among many businesses, which has failed to bounce back amid COVID-19 crisis.

The taxi drivers of Himachal Pradesh, who earn their bread and butter depending on influx of tourists, are reeling under severe financial crisis.

Locals are also hesitant to avail services due to pandemic.

The taxi operators claim that they are not getting any assistance from the government while they continue to pay taxes in full despite very few passengers.