Bangalore taxi operator hits airport shutdown affects travel industry after Pahargam attacks

As air travel witnessed a sharp decline, taxi drivers and operators in the city are feeling its ripple effect, especially those primarily serving passengers and tourists encountered by the airport. |Picture source: File Photo

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The passenger transport and taxi industry in Bangalore took a hit following the Pahargam terrorist attacks in Chamu and Kashmir on April 22, and the subsequent Sindoor operation, which resulted in temporary closures of 32 Indian airports until May 15 and until May 15. Due to the sharp decline in air travel, the rapidity of drivers and drivers, drivers and operators play these partners in the city, especially those competitors whose competitors are their competitors, whose travelers have encountered competitors and airports at airports and airports.

The industry hopes the airport will open again as the two countries reached an agreement to stop military operations on Saturday night, but Pakistan’s ceasefire violations on Saturday night have left the industry anxious.

Speech HinduK. Radhakrishna Holla, president of the Karnataka State Travel Agency Association (KSTOA), said the situation is now reminiscent of the Covid-19-19 lockdown day. Earlier, we attracted many passengers from the airport. Now, with most of the North Indian airports closed, Bangalore Airport is operating normally, but passenger movement has dropped significantly. The demand for taxis, especially for advanced services, has dropped sharply. Currently, we mainly get bookings from office employees and several corporate clients.

Mr Hora added that while the security situation requires these measures, long-term damage could have devastating economic consequences for the industry.

“It’s good because it’s a national security issue, so the business is boring now. But if this will last for a long time, it will affect transportation operations on a large scale. In addition, after Pakistan is supported by voices from Azerbaijan and Turkiy, the diplomatic consequences are support after diplomacy. Many Indian tourism operators have a lot of influence on our international transport for the realm of these countries. When tourists from India began canceling their trip to the Maldives, Maldives ministers made derogatory remarks about the visit to Lakshadweep in early 2024.”

Airport taxi drivers, many of whom rely solely on stable flight operations for their daily income, are particularly hard. Taxi driver Prakash R who has worked on the airport route for the past six years. (Prakash R.

Another driver, Mahadevappa KN, who operates a premium SUV cab, said the luxury part was most affected. “Business travelers and high-end tourists are our main customers. Now, nothing is there. Some drivers have turned to daily rents for company employees, but that is not getting the same income. We are still paying EMI for our vehicles and the fuel price will not be lowered. If that continues.