Delhi-NCR Transport Strike: Over 68 Unions Protest Fuel Price Hike and Vehicle Ban
Delhi NCR Auto, Taxi Strike News Live Updates: Three-Day Strike Over Fuel Price Hike Begins, Over 68 Unions Join ‘Chakka Jam’

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A three-day transport strike initiated by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) commenced in Delhi-NCR on May 21, involving over 68 unions. The protest targets the Delhi government's increased environment compensation cess and the proposed ban on BS-IV commercial vehicles, disrupting transport services across the region.
- 01The strike is set to last from May 21 to May 23, affecting goods and commercial transport services.
- 02Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari is in talks with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to resolve the issues.
- 03Transport unions claim that the increased environment compensation cess has significantly raised operational costs for commercial vehicle owners.
- 04AIMTC demands the withdrawal of the enhanced cess, arguing it should only apply to transit vehicles, not those delivering within Delhi.
- 05The Delhi government's ban on non-Delhi registered BS-IV vehicles will take effect on November 1, 2026, as part of pollution control measures.
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The All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) has initiated a three-day transport strike across Delhi-NCR starting May 21, involving over 68 transport unions. The protest is primarily against the Delhi government's increase in environment compensation cess and the planned ban on BS-IV commercial vehicles, which is expected to disrupt transport services significantly. Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has stated that discussions are ongoing with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta to address the transport operators' concerns. AIMTC representatives argue that the recent cess hike has dramatically increased operational costs for commercial vehicle owners entering Delhi. They demand the immediate withdrawal of this cess, asserting that it should only apply to vehicles merely passing through the city, not those delivering goods. Additionally, the AIMTC opposes the ban on non-Delhi registered BS-IV vehicles, set to take effect on November 1, 2026, as part of the capital's pollution control strategy, which exempts electric and CNG-powered vehicles. The strike poses a significant challenge to the movement of goods and commercial transport in the national capital region.
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The strike will disrupt transport services, affecting the delivery of goods and commercial transport in the Delhi-NCR region, which could lead to shortages and increased prices for consumers.
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