The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) employees has initiated a strike, leading to over 6,000 buses being taken off the roads across Telangana, India. This action follows the government's failure to meet key demands, including the merger of TSRTC with the state transport department and salary parity with government employees. In response, the state government has established a four-member committee, led by the special chief secretary (transport), tasked with reviewing the issues raised by the employees and providing recommendations within four weeks. Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar stated that the government is committed to addressing the employees' concerns while minimizing public inconvenience, as approximately 65 lakh passengers rely on TSRTC services daily. However, JAC chairman Eduru Venkanna criticized the government's approach, alleging that the committee's formation is a delay tactic and expressing concerns over potential privatization of RTC assets. The JAC has called for all RTC staff, including outsourced workers, to join the strike, warning that it could escalate into a larger movement.