Karnataka Truckers Strike: Items transport throughout Karnataka took a serious hit as hundreds of truckers launched an indefinite strike beginning midnight, protesting in opposition to rising diesel costs and unresolved toll-related grievances.
The protest, led by the Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Homeowners and Brokers Affiliation (FOKSLOAA), noticed vehicles come to a halt each inside the state and throughout its borders. The federation, representing 129 associations and over 6 lakh members, accused the state authorities of ignoring their repeated pleas.
Karnataka Truckers Strike: What are their key calls for?
– Rollback of latest diesel worth hikes ( Rs 5.50/litre rise prior to now 6–7 months)- Abolition of state freeway toll plazas- Removing of outdated RTO border test posts- Discount in health certificates fees- Metropolis entry for transport automobiles throughout restricted hours
Harish Sabharwal of the All India Motor Transport Congress claimed the strike had seen sturdy preliminary assist, with vehicles halting operations each out and in of Karnataka. Nevertheless, not all are on board—some factions, together with the Federation of Karnataka Lorry Homeowners Affiliation and APMC truck unions, have distanced themselves from the protest.
Karnataka Truckers Strike: What’s hit?
– LPG cylinder supply- Normal items movement- JCB and Hitachi operations- Petroleum product distribution- Partial disruption in rice transportation
Karnataka Truckers Strike: What’s working?
– Airport taxis- Milk, medication, fruits, and vegetable supply- Ambulance and emergency services- Medical retailers and hospitals
The strike’s influence has been blended on the bottom. Whereas locations like Chamarajpet and Taragupet noticed regular rice truck motion, Yeshwanthpur APMC reported a steep fall in incoming automobiles. Vegetable truck arrivals from Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra have additionally dwindled.
Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Homeowners and Brokers Affiliation (FOKSLOAA) has additionally raised issues over harassment by toll operators, NBFCs, and the imposition of no-entry guidelines in Bengaluru that hamper supply schedules. Talks between transport our bodies and the state authorities are but to happen, because the trade watches carefully for a decision.
