Assam cab operators warn of protest as Meghalaya blockade continues despite talks
The blockade in Assam’s Jorabat started on Friday in protest against alleged attacks on Assam residents and vehicles during violence in Shillong
Assam-registered vehicles will be allowed to enter Meghalaya starting Monday, according to Dhrubaraj Asom, the president of the Assam State Drivers Association. The decision came after meetings with various drivers' associations in Shillong, where senior transport officials from both states agreed to meet on September 10 to discuss grievances and establish a long-term mechanism for cross-border commercial transport.
The meeting will include Transport Commissioners from both states, along with representatives from tourist taxi associations. The recent blockade in Assam has been lifted, allowing commercial traffic to resume. Meanwhile, the All Khasi Meghalaya Tourist Taxi Association (AKMTTA) has demanded that Assam-registered tourist taxis operate only within Assam, while Meghalaya-registered taxis handle commercial tourism within Meghalaya.
The association remains firm on its stance, refusing to operate in Assam and calling for explicit disallowance of Assam commercial drivers from operating in Meghalaya.
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