As the five-day ultimatum that the city drivers gave to their respective companies providing ride-hailing services ended on Monday, Uber reached out for talks. It has invited Maharashtra Navnirman Sena's transport wing, which has been coordinating with the firms on drivers' behalf, for negotiations on April 2.

“We have received an email from Uber, but there has been no response from any other app-cab companies yet. We are following up,” said Sudhir Borge, the state secretary of MNS Transport Sena.