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Saturday, Jul 26, 2025
Commuters, including students and employees, are facing inconvenience and safety concerns while waiting for buses without proper shelter.
Talks with transport minister failed on Wednesday.
The strike, if it proceeds, is expected to significantly disrupt transportation in Kerala, especially in remote areas relying on private buses.
According to reports, private buses are in service in Thiruvananthapuram, particularly in the East Fort area.
Apart from Tuesday, private buses are also likely to go off the roads on Wednesday, as trade unions have declared a nationwide strike.
Their key demands include a revision of student concession rates, renewal of expired permits without delay, and withdrawal of the directive converting limited-stop buses into ordinary services.
If demands aren't met, an indefinite strike will begin July 22.
The decision follows recommendations received during the Janakeeya Sadas organised by the Motor Vehicles Department.
After the crash, the driver fled the scene
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