The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of trade unions representing Karnataka's state-run transport corporations has called off a planned strike set for May 20 following intervention by the Karnataka High Court. The court issued a restraining order after a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) was filed by a domestic worker and a construction worker, who argued that the strike would adversely affect their livelihoods. The unions had demanded a resolution from the state government by May 19, threatening to withdraw services from all four state-run transport corporations, including the Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC).

Following the court's decision, Vijay Bhaskar, general secretary of the KSRTC staff federation, expressed respect for the ruling, viewing it as a chance to engage with the government on their grievances. However, some union members criticized the government's use of PILs to halt the strike, arguing it undermines workers' rights. The unions are pushing for a 25% salary increase, while the government has proposed a 12.5% hike, citing financial constraints due to significant debt inherited from the previous administration.