Jodhpur. There was anger among private bus operators and drivers associated with the transport sector in the city today. Under the banner of Private Bus Association, a large number of members gathered outside the office of Kalpataru Lakshmi Travels and raised slogans against the policies of the government. The protesters allege that due to the stubborn attitude of the administration, the private bus business is now on the verge of closure.
Economic crisis and opposition to new rules Association officials, while addressing the media, said that the new stringent rules imposed by the government and rising operating costs have broken their back. According to the operators:
There has been a huge increase in taxes and maintenance expenses.
Due to the new rules, there are practical difficulties in route operation.
Due to these reasons, private bus operators are continuously suffering huge financial losses.
warning to administration
The atmosphere during the demonstration became heated when protesters warned that this was only the beginning. If the government does not consider their demands sympathetically soon, the movement will be made more extreme by blocking roads in the coming days.
Strong security arrangements
Considering the sensitivity of the protests, the administration had deployed heavy police force on the spot. After the intervention of police officers and talks with the protesters, the situation currently remains peaceful and under control.
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