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Delhi Bus Drivers Strike Over Inability to Save Even Rs 300 a Month
✍️ indianexpress.com
🗓 18 Sep 2026, 07:16 AM
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Bus drivers in Delhi have begun a strike, saying their wages are too low to allow any monthly savings, with many unable to set aside even Rs 300.
Bus drivers employed by Delhi's public transport system have launched a strike, protesting that their current earnings do not permit even minimal savings.
The core grievance voiced by the workers is the inability to save Rs 300 a month, a figure they cite as the bare minimum needed for personal financial security.
With the strike underway, regular bus services across the capital have been disrupted, leaving commuters to seek alternative transport options.
The drivers are demanding a revision of their wage structure and additional allowances that would enable them to meet basic living costs and achieve modest savings.
The core grievance voiced by the workers is the inability to save Rs 300 a month, a figure they cite as the bare minimum needed for personal financial security.
With the strike underway, regular bus services across the capital have been disrupted, leaving commuters to seek alternative transport options.
The drivers are demanding a revision of their wage structure and additional allowances that would enable them to meet basic living costs and achieve modest savings.