Impact of Rising Fuel Prices on Taxi Drivers

V. Easwar; S. Seethalakshmi

doi:10.34293/sijash.v11iS2-Feb.7415

V. Easwar II M.A. Economics, Bishop Heber College, Trichy
S. Seethalakshmi Associate Professor and Head i/c, Department of Economics, BHC, Trichy

DOI: https://doi.org/10.34293/sijash.v11iS2-Feb.7415

Abstract

This study presents the impact of rising fuel prices on taxi drivers. India ranks top on the fuel consumption. The increasing demand for fuel and increasing fuel prices are the major problems for the public and the professional drivers. This research paper aims to find out impact of rising fuel prices on the taxi drivers. It also studies whether they are ready to adopt electric vehicles if this same situation continues. And also to find the future plan of the professional drivers if this same situation prevails.