Transport Unions nation-wide strike hits normal life
First Published: 20th July, 2018 20:28 IST
Commuters are facing a tough time to reach their destination with private transport service buses keeping off the roads following a strike called by Transport Unions across the country today.
Commuters are facing a tough time to reach their destination with private transport service buses keeping off the roads following a strike called by Transport Unions across the country today.
The indefinite strike has been called to protest against the constant increase in diesel prices, uncontrollable toll expenses, GST compliance issues among others.
The strike has been called by the All India Motor Transport Congress and supported by other transport organizations.
The strike is also likely to affect supply of essential items. Meanwhile, impact of the strike was also witnessed in Guwahati.
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