Telangana RTC Strike Ends: TGSRTC Buses to Resume Operations from Saturday After Talks with Government
Telangana RTC strike ends as TGSRTC buses to resume from Saturday after successful talks between JAC leaders and government.
Hyderabad: Talks between TGSRTC JAC leaders and the Telangana government appear to have been successful, and buses are likely to resume operations across the state from Saturday morning. The government is said to be ready to fulfill the workers’ demands, while JAC leaders have agreed to call off the strike. An official announcement is expected shortly, although full clarity is still awaited. The RTC strike, ongoing for the last two days, has halted bus services, leaving commuters stranded across Telangana.
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RTC Strike Disrupts Services Across Telangana
The RTC workers have been on strike for the last two days, resulting in:
- All buses remaining stuck in depots
- No bus services available across the state
- Commuters waiting for hours at bus stands
Passengers have been facing severe inconvenience due to the disruption.
Talks Between Government and JAC Leaders
Discussions were held on Friday between RTC JAC leaders and a ministerial sub-committee headed by Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka.
Key points from the talks:
- Government reportedly gave positive assurances
- Discussions included merger of RTC with the government
- Wage revision was also discussed
- JAC leaders are expected to officially announce withdrawal of strike
It is learnt that RTC JAC indicated buses may start operating from early Saturday morning.
Protests Turn Serious, Suicide Attempts Reported
The RTC workers’ agitation intensified in several areas:
- Protests turned serious in many places
- Several RTC workers reportedly attempted suicide
- One RTC driver died on Friday
Despite government appeals not to act in haste, workers continued protests.
Alternative Arrangements by RTC
In response to the strike, RTC implemented temporary measures:
- Electric buses operated in Hyderabad
- In other districts, services run using private drivers
- Hired buses deployed to manage demand
These arrangements provided limited relief to commuters.
Uncertainty Despite Expected Announcement
Although an official announcement from RTC JAC leaders is expected soon, there is still no complete clarity on the final outcome.
Talks between TGSRTC JAC leaders and the Telangana government appear successful, and buses are likely to resume from Saturday morning after a two-day strike that disrupted services statewide. With reports of protests turning serious, suicide attempts, and a driver’s death, the situation remains sensitive. While the government has reportedly agreed to key demands including merger and wage revision, an official announcement is awaited to confirm the end of the strike and full restoration of services.
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