Autorickshaw unions in Telangana protested, demanding an increase in the minimum meter fare from ₹20 to ₹50 and a per-kilometer fare hike from ₹11 to ₹20. They also called for ₹12,000 annual financial assistance and the establishment of a welfare board for auto drivers. Unions cited rising fuel costs and bus ticket price increases as reasons for their demands, stating the government has not addressed their hardships or fulfilled pre-poll promises. Concerns were also raised about unfair competition from vehicles registered in other districts operating in the city.