J&K Transporters Decry ‘Government Apathy’, Announce Strike on Dec 15

Srinagar: The Jammu and Kashmir Transport Welfare Association on Tuesday declared a one-day token strike scheduled for December 15, alleging prolonged indifference by the government toward their long-pending demands.

Speaking at a press briefing in Srinagar, the Association’s General Secretary, Sheikh Mohammad Yousuf, said that transporters from both Jammu and Kashmir regions have jointly resolved to suspend services for a day as a protest move.

He said the transport industry is “on the brink of collapse,” blaming it on the government’s inaction over crucial concerns such as unchecked e-bus operations, sharp increases in fitness and green taxes and frequent e-challans.

Yousuf added that after the strike, the association will issue a seven-day ultimatum to the administration, cautioning that they may resort to a “stronger course of action” if their grievances are not addressed. (KNC)