Transporters announce indefinite strike from Feb 24
Jammu: Transporters in Jammu on Monday announced an indefinite strike from February 24 demanding roll back of new taxes as well as increase in fare.
The transporters while addressing a press conference in Jammu said that their decision to go for an indefinite strike from February 24 was the last choice as transporters have always remained on receiving end.
“The government never paid any heed to our demands and we have never got our rights without going for an agitation,” they said.
“In the lockdown period, no vehicle plied but we have to pay all taxes and amid soaring fuel prices, there is a need for an increase in fare,” said transporters.
“We will be on indefinite strike from February 24 onwards and no passenger vehicle will ply from Lakhanpur to Uri across Jammu and Kashmir UT,” they added.
They said that government must rollback new taxes imposed on transporters and increase passenger fare.
