Private bus operators go on flash strike in Tiruchi
Private bus operators in Tiruchi went on a sudden strike in response to attacks on their staff. The strike disrupted public transport after a bus conductor was assaulted for insisting on fare payment. Services resumed later in the day following discussions with police and transport officials.
- ▪A majority of private buses were off the road in Tiruchi due to a flash strike.
- ▪The strike was triggered by an assault on a bus conductor who insisted on fare payment.
- ▪Bus services resumed after talks with police and transport officials assured action against the attackers.
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A majority of private buses remained off the road across Tiruchi on Saturday following a sudden strike by private bus operators protesting a series of attacks on drivers and conductors.The agitation was triggered after the conductor of a private city bus operating between Thuvakudi and Chathiram Bus Stand was allegedly assaulted by some youths when he insisted they buy tickets. According to sources, the youths refused to pay the fare and allegedly attacked the conductor when he persisted.In protest, private bus operators suspended services from Chathiram Bus Stand, disrupting public transport and leaving many passengers stranded.The strike was called off after police and transport officials held talks with the operators and assured stringent action against those responsible.
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