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The RTC strike disrupted normal life in Hyderabad, leaving commuters stranded at major bus stations like JBS and Rathifile. With limited SETWIN services and no regular buses, passengers faced long waits and turned to expensive private transport options.

TGSRTC has urged employees not to join the ongoing strike, warning it may be illegal during ongoing conciliation talks. The management emphasised dialogue, citing legal provisions and cautioning workers about wage cuts and disciplinary action.

Noisy scenes were reported at Huzurabad TGSRTC depot as police tried to operate buses during the employees' strike. Agitating workers protested, raising slogans and blocking the depot gate, while authorities ran buses in other areas with police protection.

Hyderabad Metro Rail increases services to 56 trains across all hours due to RTC strike, reducing wait times on key corridors. Frequencies improved on Miyapur-LB Nagar and Nagole-Raidurg lines, with possible extension of last train beyond 11 pm for commuters

Over 600 TGRTC buses remained off roads in Khammam as employees launched an indefinite strike, demanding pay revision and merger with the government. Commuters faced severe hardship, relying on costly private transport while protests were held across multiple depots.

Private vehicle operators allegedly overcharged passengers in Kumram Bheem Asifabad during the TGRTC strike, exploiting disrupted bus services. Commuters, especially from rural areas, complained of steep fare hikes and urged authorities to take action against the exploitation.

Transport Minister Ponnam Prabhakar urged RTC employees to withdraw their strike, assuring that most demands would be resolved. He said a committee is reviewing key issues, while warning that disruption of bus services would inconvenience lakhs of daily passengers.

RTC employees blocked bus operations across depots, halting services and leaving passengers stranded. Private buses faced resistance, police ensured order, and commuters turned to autos and interstate buses amid widespread transport disruption in Telangana

A bus operated by a private driver during the TGSRTC strike crashed into a truck in Karimnagar, injuring passengers. The incident has raised safety concerns, while transport disruptions and fare hikes by private operators continue

TGSRTC employees launched an indefinite strike, halting bus services across Telangana and disrupting travel. Limited alternative arrangements failed to meet demand, while the government formed a committee to examine employee demands and seek resolution.

The RTC Joint Action Committee (JAC) has called for a strike beginning Tuesday midnight, threatening to disrupt bus services across Hyderabad. The State government is preparing contingency measures, including deploying private drivers, but unions warn of safety risks.

The much-awaited talks between the Telangana government-appointed committee and the TGSRTC Joint Action Committee ended in deadlock, paving the way for an indefinite RTC strike from midnight. Despite appeals from senior officials for four weeks’ time to address concerns, unions rejected the proposal.

Public transport services in Telangana may be disrupted as TGSRTC employees plan a strike from Tuesday midnight. With thousands of workers involved, talks between the government and JAC leaders are expected, while contingency measures are being explored.

This is the first time after five years that the RTC unions are resorting to a strike

The leaders of trade unions under the auspices of the Telangana RTC JAC will give strike notices to the government demanding that the promises made to them be implemented by the evening.

Amid threats of tough action, "no work no pay", few RTC employees have returned to work and are operating buses on some routes in the city.

The Karnataka government on Friday banned with immediate effect the indefinite strike by employees of the road transport corporations, which affected bus services across the State.