Andhra Pradesh Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Workers Federation

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Andhra Pradesh Auto Rickshaw Drivers and Workers Federation or Andhra Pradesh Auto Drivers and Workers' Federation is a trade union of auto rickshaw drivers in Andhra Pradesh, India. [1] [2]

APARDWF is affiliated to the All India Trade Union Congress. [3]

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References

  1. "Autorickshaw drivers seek welfare board". The Hindu. 17 January 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  2. "Call for auto-rickshaw bandh on Feb. 28". The Hindu. 21 February 2012. Retrieved 11 April 2013.
  3. "AP: As commuters turn wary of crowded autos, driver unions call for fare hike | Visakhapatnam News - Times of India". The Times of India . 18 October 2020.