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Thiruvananthapuram: The coordination committee of private bus operators has decided to observe a token strike on Tuesday in support of its various demands. This follows the failure of talks held on Monday between transport commissioner Nagaraju Chakilam and committee representatives."The transport commissioner told us that the demand to increase student concession ticket rates must be decided at the govt level. He has sought a week's time to respond after discussing the matter with the govt. He also said another round of discussions would be convened before July 15. While no assurance has been given, we are hopeful that the govt will consider our demands," said T Gopinath, a leader of the Bus Owners' Association.The private bus operators have announced an indefinite strike starting July 22 if their demands are not met by then. Association leaders said they had been seeking a revision of the student concession rate, currently fixed at Re 1, for the past 13 years. They also alleged that the issue of fake concession cards remains unresolved."Even though we have repeatedly raised our grievances, the govt has not even cared to hold a discussion with us so far. It was only after the strike notice was issued that the govt agreed to talks," Gopinath said.Other demands raised by the operators include an end to "unnecessary penalisation" of buses under various fines. They have also objected to the govt's alleged refusal to renew permits for buses operating beyond 140km. A large number of people have lost their jobs due to permit cancellations, they said. Additionally, they have demanded the withdrawal of the requirement for bus employees to obtain police clearance certificates.
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses have started their statewide token strike on Tuesday morning as operators have decided to protest against the government raising various demands. The strike is expected to disrupt normal life, particularly in remote areas of the state, where private buses are the primary mode of transportation. Meanwhile, KSRTC has announced that additional services will be operated to major locations, including airports, railway stations, and hospitals across the state. Manorama News reported that people are relying on KSRTC buses and autorickshaws due to the strike in vario ...Read More >
KOCHI: Private bus operators will go on a statewide token strike on Tuesday. The strike has been called by the Bus Owners Joint Committee, an organisation of various bus owners' associations across the state. The private bus operators announced the strike plan following the failure of talks between the joint committee members and the state transport commissioner on Monday. Their primary demands included an increase in student concession fares, withdrawal of limits on long-distance permits, elimination of excessive penalties and withdrawal of the requirement of police clearance certificates fo ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Private buses will stay off the roads across the state on July 8, as a joint committee of bus owners has announced a token strike to protest the government's apathy in addressing their issues. The operators also warned that they would begin a statewide indefinite strike from July 22 if the government fails to meet their demands. Addressing a press conference in Thiruvananthapuram on June 26, representatives of the bus operators alleged that the government is ignoring their demands despite repeated requests. Their key demands include a revision of student concession rates, ...Read More >