Taxi services hit at Bengaluru airport due to protests over cab driver's death

On Wednesday, a cab driver, identified as Pratap (34), set himself on fire near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.

Taxi services at Bengaluru airport were severely impacted on Friday due to protests by cab associations after a driver allegedly died by suicide. The Bengaluru International Airport Limited issued an advisory, asking passengers to use the state-run bus service or make their own travel arrangements. On Wednesday, a cab driver, identified as Pratap (34), set himself on fire near Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru. Initial reports revealed that Pratap was depressed due to financial issues. According to police, Pratap, who hailed from Ramanagara district, had locked himself in his car before pouring petrol over himself and setting himself ablaze. Pratap was registered with the Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation (KSTDC).