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Delhi bus strike forces commuters to wait for hours
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 16 Sep 2026, 12:45 PM
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A citywide bus strike in Delhi has left passengers stranded for several hours, prompting widespread frustration among daily commuters.
A citywide strike by bus operators began early Monday morning in Delhi, halting regular services across the capital. With no alternative public transport arranged, thousands of commuters were left waiting at bus stops for hours, many reporting that they missed work and appointments.
Passengers described the situation as chaotic, with overcrowded informal taxis and auto-rickshaws scrambling to fill the gap. Several commuters voiced their concerns on social media, highlighting the lack of prior notice and the impact on low‑income workers who rely heavily on bus services.
The transport union cited unresolved wage disputes and demands for better working conditions as the primary reasons for the stoppage. Authorities have urged both parties to resume dialogue, while the Delhi Transport Corporation warned that prolonged disruption could strain the city’s already congested traffic network.
As of the afternoon, limited shuttle services were deployed on select routes, but officials said a full restoration of regular bus operations could take several more days if the strike continues.
Passengers described the situation as chaotic, with overcrowded informal taxis and auto-rickshaws scrambling to fill the gap. Several commuters voiced their concerns on social media, highlighting the lack of prior notice and the impact on low‑income workers who rely heavily on bus services.
The transport union cited unresolved wage disputes and demands for better working conditions as the primary reasons for the stoppage. Authorities have urged both parties to resume dialogue, while the Delhi Transport Corporation warned that prolonged disruption could strain the city’s already congested traffic network.
As of the afternoon, limited shuttle services were deployed on select routes, but officials said a full restoration of regular bus operations could take several more days if the strike continues.