Employees of Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) are set to commence an indefinite strike starting Tuesday midnight to push for their demands. Following the announcement by the Joint Action Committee (JAC) of TGSRTC employees regarding the strike, the management has reached out to JAC leaders for discussions. Top officials of TGSRTC have requested JAC leaders to be available for talks, with details on the timing and location to be provided later.
JAC chairman Eeduru Venkanna informed the media that all unions have expressed their support for the strike. He highlighted the lack of communication from RTC officials or the government for talks and the absence of efforts to prevent the strike. Venkanna emphasized the demand to merge RTC with the government, stating that despite being included in the election manifesto, the issue has been disregarded.
Expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s actions, Venkanna accused authorities of attempting to disrupt the RTC by transferring employees from Hyderabad depots to districts under the guise of introducing electric buses. He alleged a conspiracy to privatize the RTC and intimidate workers, leading to the necessity of the strike. Venkanna affirmed the readiness of workers to strike until their legitimate demands are addressed, questioning the differential treatment between the RTC and Hyderabad Metro Rail system.
