Auto Strike or a Joke? Drivers Beaten, Passengers Forced to Get Down by Protestors: Videos
Hyderabad auto strike turns controversial as videos suggest forced shutdown, passengers removed from autos, violence allegations, and overcrowded RTC buses.

Fresh and troubling details have surfaced regarding the ongoing auto strike in Hyderabad, with videos and local accounts suggesting that the shutdown is not entirely voluntary. According to commuters and eyewitnesses, several auto drivers are allegedly being forced to join the strike, causing widespread inconvenience and fear among passengers across the city.
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Auto Drivers Allegedly Forced to Stop Services
As per information received from multiple areas of Hyderabad:
- Many auto drivers want to continue normal services
- Such drivers are reportedly being stopped on roads and forced to shut down
- Pressure is allegedly being applied to project the strike as complete and united
These actions have created confusion and uncertainty for daily commuters.
Passengers Forced to Get Down, Violence Alleged
Videos circulating locally reportedly show disturbing scenes where:
- Autos carrying passengers are deliberately stopped
- Passengers are forcibly asked to get down mid-journey
- Drivers refusing to join the strike are allegedly attacked with rods and other objects
These incidents have triggered fear among passengers and raised serious law-and-order concerns in some localities.
Public Transport Affected, RTC Buses Under Pressure
Due to partial shutdown and forced stoppages:
- Auto availability has become unpredictable
- Passenger load on RTC buses has increased sharply
- Morning peak hours are witnessing severe overcrowding
- Women, senior citizens, and students are facing the worst impact
- Office-goers and students are reporting delays in reaching destinations
Public Alleges Deliberate Disruption
Local residents allege that:
- The strike is being artificially intensified to show total participation
- In reality, some drivers are on strike while many are being compelled
- The situation is allegedly aimed at creating public hardship and unrest
Citizens warn that such actions are affecting daily life and could disturb peace if not addressed immediately.
Citizens Demand Immediate Government Action
Commuters have urged the government and concerned authorities to:
- Take strict action against those forcing the strike
- Ensure full protection for drivers willing to operate normally
- Stop harassment of passengers and prevent violence
- Restore smooth and uninterrupted public transport in Hyderabad
Residents have clearly stated that public inconvenience for political or personal interests is unacceptable.
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