Private Bus Workers Strike in Salem
Opposing the expansion, private bus drivers and conductors in Salem held a one-day token strike, leaving several routes without private-bus services.
Tamil Nadu’s fare-free bus travel scheme for women is being expanded from October 2 to include express, LSS and deluxe government buses.
Opposing the expansion, private bus drivers and conductors in Salem held a one-day token strike, leaving several routes without private-bus services. Protesters said the scheme could affect their livelihoods and demanded its withdrawal.