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DTC drivers' strike over wage hike enters fifth day
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"There are far fewer buses on the roads. Hopefully, the situation is resolved soon; the cost of auto-rickshaws has also increased due to the strike," a commuter said. Earlier,transport minister Pankaj Singh appealed to drivers to withdraw the strike as most of their demands have been assured by private concessionaires.
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New Delhi: With no solution in sight, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses remained off the roads on Friday, as the strike by drivers over daily-wage hikes, medical facilities and overtime payment entered its fourth day. Despite assurances from the Delhi government, drivers continued their protests, causing inconvenience to daily commuters.
"There are far fewer buses on the roads. Hopefully, the situation is resolved soon; the cost of auto-rickshaws has also increased due to the strike," a commuter said. Earlier,transport minister Pankaj Singh appealed to drivers to withdraw the strike as most of their demands have been assured by private concessionaires.
However, due to the lack of assurance from the private companies on the hike in bus drivers' salaries, the strike did not end. "We have stated our demands regarding the salary hike; the current pay is not feasible. There was a meeting earlier, but no solution was found; hence we are continuing the strike," said Sonu Beniwal, one of the protesting drivers.
According to the drivers and conductors, they are operating
DTC buses for a wage of Rs 862 per day, out of which Rs 60 goes towards provident fund and the remaining is left for the entire month.
