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Large scale disruption in bus services as Telangana RTC employees launch indefinite strike
Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) workers began an indefinite strike from the morning of April 22, 2026, disrupting bus services. They demand to be treated as state government employees and cited delays in pay revisions and welfare-related issues.
Why It Matters
The strike disrupts public transport in Telangana and highlights ongoing labor disputes affecting state-owned services and commuters.
Timeline
3 Events
Indefinite strike begins; large-scale disruption to TGSRTC bus services
April 22, 2026
From the morning, workers began an indefinite strike, causing large-scale disruption to Telangana State Road Transport Corporation (TGSRTC) bus services. The workers demanded to be treated as state government employees, citing delays in pay revision and other welfare-related issues.
Strike notice issued and talks with authorities faltered
April 21, 2026
A strike notice was issued in the run-up to the stir, with the union stating that boycotting duties was a last resort after talks with authorities failed on Tuesday night.
Formation of joint action committee (JAC) to coordinate workers' actions
April 2026
Over the past few weeks, the TGSRTC workers' union took the shape of a joint action committee (JAC) to coordinate possible industrial actions and demands.