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Delhi bus services hit as contracted drivers extend strike into second day
Private drivers contracted to Delhi Transport Corporation extended their strike on Wednesday, disrupting services across the capital. The industrial action centres on demands for improved wages, medical benefits, and social security provisions.
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Bus services across Delhi faced significant disruptions on Wednesday as privately contracted drivers of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) continued their strike into a second day. The work stoppage has impacted commuters across the city relying on public transport networks.
The striking drivers are pressing for a package of workplace improvements, including enhanced wage structures, comprehensive medical coverage, and access to social security schemes. These demands reflect broader concerns among contract workers in the public transport sector regarding employment conditions and benefits parity.
The extension of the strike indicates unresolved negotiations between driver representatives and DTC management. Contract workers employed by the transport corporation have historically faced gaps in benefits compared to permanent employees, prompting recurring industrial action.
DTC officials have not yet issued formal statements regarding the timeline for resolving the dispute or contingency measures to restore full service. The disruption comes at a challenging time for commuters dependent on the bus network for daily mobility across the metropolitan area.