Telangana RTC Strike Escalates: Drivers Attempt Suicide Amid Ongoing Protests
Telangana RTC Strike: 3 Drivers Attempt Suicide, Govt To Hold Talks Today As Commuters Struggle
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The indefinite strike by over 38,000 Telangana State Road Transport Corporation employees has entered its second day, leading to severe disruptions for over 60 lakh daily commuters. Three drivers have attempted suicide, highlighting the crisis as the government prepares for talks to address the strikers' demands.
- 01Three drivers attempted suicide during the ongoing strike, raising concerns about employee welfare.
- 02The strike, initiated on April 22, has grounded over 6,000 buses across Telangana.
- 03Daily commuters, including 14 lakh women relying on the Mahalakshmi free bus scheme, are severely affected.
- 04In Hyderabad, bus operations are drastically reduced, with some depots operating at only 4% capacity.
- 05The state government is set to hold talks to address the demands of the striking employees.
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The indefinite strike by over 38,000 employees of the Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TSRTC) has entered its second day, causing significant disruptions for over 60 lakh daily commuters across the state. The strike commenced on April 22 after negotiations between the RTC Joint Action Committee and the state government failed to resolve 32 demands. As a result, more than 6,000 buses have been taken off the roads, leaving many commuters scrambling for alternatives, with reports of surge pricing for auto rickshaws and overcrowded metro stations. The situation has escalated tragically, with three drivers attempting suicide, including a severe incident where K Shankar Goud, a 55-year-old driver, set himself ablaze at a depot protest in Narsampet, Warangal, sustaining 80% burns. The government is expected to hold talks today to address the situation and the concerns of the striking employees.
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The strike has left many commuters without reliable transportation, forcing them to seek alternative and often more expensive options.
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