DTC drivers' strike over wage hike, other demands enters fifth day
Most Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses remained off the roads on Saturday as drivers' strike over daily-wage hikes, medical facilities and overtime payment entered its fifth day.
Despite assurances from the Delhi government, drivers continued their protest, causing inconvenience to daily commuters.
Earlier, the DTC had directed its permanent drivers to be deployed to fill the manpower gap for the time being.
However, with a large number of electric buses operated by private companies, the impact of the move has been limited and a large number of buses remained off the roads.
Some drivers alleged that protesters were being "forced" to work through threats by the administration.
They also claimed that a bus window was broken at the Bawana depot.
"Government has tried to manage the situation by deploying DTC permanent drivers for the time being.
But our numbers are much higher, so that will not have any impact.
Some buses are on the roads but most of us are on strike.
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