August 21, 2026 09:29 pm (IST)
Truckers begin indefinite nationwide strike
New Delhi, Oct 1 (IBNS) Truckers across the country on Thursday went on an indefinite strike in protest against the present toll system.
Their move came after talks between the government and AIMTC delegation flopped with the truck operators insisting that the offer of electronic-toll system by December was not practical.
However, essential commodities like milk, vegetables and medicine have been kept off the purview of the strike.
AIMTC demands scrapping of toll system, which it says is a "tool of harassment" wants one-time payment of taxes, among other things.
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday offered electronic-toll system throughout the country, though he rejected the demand for scrapping of toll system.
Gadkari held a meeting with AIMTC delegation and appealed them to call off the strike assuring an electronic toll collection system by December.
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