Bengaluru: The indefinite strike called by state transport employees’ union has succeeded in chafing the nerve of normal life in the city on Monday morning, July 25.
The strike paralysed normal activity in the city and a large number of passengers, especially travelling from other states were seen helplessly stranded in bus terminuses across the city.
As the strike was well publicised in social media, at least a few of the localities suffered less as they had arranged alternative transport.
As usual, the private players did not spare a chance to exploit the helpless passengers by charging exuberant fares even for short distances. Private maxi cabs, tempo travelers and buses literally took over the commuting system of the city.
Metro adds extra trains
Namma Metro announced additional trains for the passengers after the strike was into full force. As a result, most of the trains ran into full capacity.
Humane approach
Amid chaotic situation, a number of car and bike owners were seen voluntarily offering people to drop them to the nearest possible points who were walking to offices.
Meanwhile, stray incidents of stone pelting were reported near Shanthinagar, Kengeri, and other places.
More than 10,000 buses attached to BMTC and KSRTC (Bengaluru division) went off the roads on Monday morning.
The KSRTC employees went on stir from Sunday morning demanding 35 per cent hike in salary. While the state had agreed to give 10 per cent hike, the employees refused to take it. Meetings between the government and the employee unions could not find a solution and ultimately led to a strike.
