Summary:
The All India Motor Transport Congress, the umbrella organisation of transporters, has given the strike call. The strike would begin from 8 am on July 20 and was expected to disrupt supplies. more-inTransporters will go on a nationwide indefinite strike from July 20 to protest against the constant increase in diesel prices, uncontrollable toll expenses, GST compliance issues, practical problems with e-way bills and some other issues. Transport operators are very much harassed and we are doing this to safeguard our future,” said Anil Vijan, General Secretary, Bombay Goods Transport Association (BGTA). Though the strike call was given two months in advance, the government is yet to pay any heed forcing the transporters to go ahead with their plan, transport union leaders said..