Travel operators in Bengaluru fear loss of livelihood if work-from-home increases, urge Centre for protection
Travel operators in Bengaluru are expressing concern over the potential impact of increased work-from-home practices on their livelihoods. The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association has urged the government for protective measures, highlighting the financial distress that could arise for thousands of drivers and small businesses. The industry, which is crucial for employee transportation, is still recovering from losses incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and fears another downturn could be devastating.
- ▪Prime Minister Modi's appeal for work-from-home practices has raised concerns among cab drivers and travel operators.
- ▪The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association has requested urgent intervention from the government to protect the transport industry.
- ▪Many drivers are still repaying loans taken during the pandemic recovery, and a decline in office commuting could jeopardize their financial stability.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent appeal urging citizens to adopt work-from-home (WFH) practices, minimise unnecessary travel and rely more on public transport has sparked concern among cab drivers and travel operators, with industry representatives warning that the move could severely impact the employee transportation sector.The Karnataka State Travel Operators’ Association (KSTOA) has written to the Prime Minister seeking urgent intervention and protective measures for the transport industry, stating that thousands of drivers and small travel businesses could face financial distress if work-from-home arrangements become widespread again.Recently, fuel prices in Bengaluru were revised, a move that has hit travel operators.
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