Pointing out that none of its demands have been met almost three months after an assurance from the government, transporters union — All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) — has said it will decide on launching an indefinite strike after Diwali.
The union’s three main demands were a lower third party insurance rates, lower diesel prices and seamless movement of trucks by paying one-time toll payment through an alternative payment mechanism.
“Members have agreed to have a strike. We are going to the district level to garner support,” Kultaran Singh Atwal, Chairman, said.
“We were assured by the government that third party insurance rates will be dropped to 15 per cent from 26 per cent. We were also asked to meet the insurance regulator – Insurance Regulatory Development Authority,” Atwal said.
“There has been no movement on any of these demands. Also, a high-powered committee was formed, which has met just once,” said SK Mittal, President, AIMTC.