A major demand of the protesting workforce is the regularisation of contractual staff.

Punjab Bus Services to Halt Today as Contract Workers Launch Strike Against KM-Based Scheme

Bus operations across Punjab are expected to face major disruptions today (November 17) as workers of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS, and PRTC begin a statewide strike at 12 noon. The protest has been called by the Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Worker Union, according to the union’s statement.

Union representatives allege that the state government is attempting to introduce private bus operators under the km-based scheme—a move they claim will lead to financial losses for the state exchequer and weaken the public transport network. According to union leaders, the government has ignored repeated objections

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