Taxi drivers at Sardar Patel Airport in the city staged a protest against the decision to allocate parking spaces for taxis and autorickshaws one kilometer away, leading to a strike. The disruption impacted the pre-paid taxi service. The drivers are advocating for parking facilities near the airport terminal, while the airport authority remains steadfast in its stance. With a surge in passenger traffic at the airport and a substantial influx of private vehicles for passenger pick-ups and drop-offs, providing parking near the terminal for all vehicles has become a logistical challenge.