Drivers’ Strike Paralyses Public Transport Services, Affects Essential Supplies in Odisha
- Odisha Driver Mahasangha launched an indefinite strike, affecting transportation services statewide and leaving many passengers stranded.
- Private bus and truck owners in Odisha supported the drivers' strike, which aimed to address key demands, including better welfare measures.
- Transport Minister Bibhuti Bhusan Jena stated the government would discuss the drivers' demands, acknowledging that some were valid.
- The strike impacted public transport, especially during the Rath Yatra festival, raising concerns about potential shortages of essential goods if it continues.
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Transportation services hit as drivers begin strike
Transportation services were affected severely across the State as the Odisha Driver Mahasangha, an association of truck and bus drivers, on Tuesday launched the ‘cease work strike’ for an indefinite period over six key demands. The strike left many passengers stranded and harassed.
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