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DTC Drivers Call for Strike in Delhi Over Pay Dispute
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🗓 19 Sep 2026, 09:31 AM
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The Delhi Transport Corporation announced a one‑day strike on September 20, citing unresolved wage demands.
The Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) confirmed that its bus drivers will stage a one‑day strike on 20 September 2026. The move comes after negotiations with the municipal authorities stalled over a demand for higher wages and better overtime allowances.
Commuters are being warned of possible disruptions across the city’s bus network, with DTC urging passengers to plan alternate travel arrangements, including the metro and private cabs. The corporation has said it will operate a limited fleet of non‑union buses to mitigate inconvenience.
Representatives of the DTC workers’ union said the strike is a last resort after months of dialogue that failed to produce a satisfactory settlement. They urged the Delhi government to meet their demands before the strike date.
The Delhi government, through its transport department, has expressed willingness to discuss the issue but emphasized the need to maintain essential public services. Officials have asked the union to reconsider and explore a phased resolution to avoid a full‑scale shutdown.
Commuters are being warned of possible disruptions across the city’s bus network, with DTC urging passengers to plan alternate travel arrangements, including the metro and private cabs. The corporation has said it will operate a limited fleet of non‑union buses to mitigate inconvenience.
Representatives of the DTC workers’ union said the strike is a last resort after months of dialogue that failed to produce a satisfactory settlement. They urged the Delhi government to meet their demands before the strike date.
The Delhi government, through its transport department, has expressed willingness to discuss the issue but emphasized the need to maintain essential public services. Officials have asked the union to reconsider and explore a phased resolution to avoid a full‑scale shutdown.