Bus Owners in Odisha Threaten Strike From Dec 1 over Police's Power to Check Vehicles

Odisha Bus Owners Threaten Strike From Dec 1 Over Vehicle-Checking Powers To Police

Bhubaneswar: The All Odisha Bus Owners’ Association (AOBOA) has threatened a statewide strike starting December 1 over delegation of additional power to the police department for checking of motor vehicles. Speaking to the media, AOBOA general secretary Debendra Kumar Sahoo said that the move has raised concern among bus operators, as more power to police could lead to harassment, unnecessary obstruction and penalties. Sahoo further stated that …

Bus owners in Odisha threaten strike from Dec 1 over police's power to check vehicles

Bhubaneswar: Private bus operators in Odisha have warned of a statewide strike starting December 1 if the government goes ahead with its plan to give vehicle-checking powers to the police. The Private Bus Owners’ Association has said it will halt operations across the state if the police are officially authorised to conduct motor vehicle inspections. Association secretary Debendra Sahu said the government’s move has raised serious concerns among…