Pune: Monday morning came as a surprise to many commuters after workers Pune division of Maharashtra State Road Transport Transport Corporation (MSRTC) bus suddenly paralyzed all movement to and from Pune.
Strike suddenly comes just eight days after a similar attack reached the depot statewide MSRTC.
“The workers have been on strike and have the motion of the bus at all depot division, Pune.
Currently, there are no buses plying to and from town.
The situation is similar in many depot else in another district.
Only a few buses plying to places like Nashik , Kolhapur and Dadar.
the amount is very small and cause inconvenience for commuters, “said Dyaneshwar Ranavare Traffic Manager, said Pune Division.
The strike has been called by unions who demanded that Maharashtra MSRTC join the state government with immediate effect.
“The strike last addressed primarily to non-payment of wages and also included this demand.
Meanwhile, the state government said most demands, they say that the issue of the merger will be discussed and decided at a later stage.
However, some factions unions continue their protest and last night, union core body has decided to support the protests, “said a member of the union.
With MSRTC meeting with senior officials on this issue is expected to take place in Mumbai on Monday, a sudden attack resulted in many commuters are facing difficulties.
“I had to rejoin my day in the afternoon and arrive at the bus stand in Swargate around 10 am to take a bus to Mumbai.
But to my surprise, I saw that no buses were plying.
When I inquired, I was told that there is a strike.
I had booked the tickets online and now have a tedious task to get a refund.
the taxi driver asked me to share Rs 1,000 to go to Mumbai and I had no choice but to agree, “said one commuter.
Many commuter seen waiting for a bus or move along with helpless to find transportation with their luggage in almost all depot in Pune.
MSRTC strike paralyzing bus services in Pune
