Assam transport department continues strike as govt turns down bus fare hike demand

Transport associations in Assam have decided to continue with their indefinite strike after the state government on Tuesday made it clear that bus fares cannot be increased as people are facing many hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Various associations have been insisting on doubling the fares, but Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, in a meeting with its representatives, said it will be unwise to effect any hike in the present situation.

Transport associations in Assam have decided to continue with their indefinite strike after the state government on Tuesday made it clear that bus fares cannot be increased as people are facing many hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Various associations have been insisting on doubling the fares, but Transport Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary, in a meeting with its representatives, said it will be unwise to effect any hike in the present situation. October 07, 2020 at 07:56AM https://ift.tt/33AhqLx