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EV bus drivers strike disrupts BMTC services in Bengaluru
Drivers of electric AC buses at BMTC's Kathriguppe (Depot-13) stopped work on Wednesday morning over salary and incentive disputes, briefly disrupting services. The Hindu reports the stoppage lasted 1.5 hours; the Times…
The Story in Brief
Drivers of electric AC buses at BMTC's Kathriguppe (Depot-13) stopped work on Wednesday morning over salary and incentive disputes, briefly disrupting services. The Hindu reports the stoppage lasted 1.5 hours; the Times of India says nearly three hours until 9am. BMTC's Chief Traffic Manager Anthony George met drivers and OHM Global Mobility representatives. OHM told BMTC that July salaries had been credited. Disputed claims persist: drivers say they get Rs 100 less daily incentive than colleagues at other depots and face longer hours due to charging issues. BMTC said alternative services minimised passenger inconvenience.
The Indian Opinion
The drivers' protest over a Rs 100 daily incentive gap is a test of how private operators and BMTC share the burden of running electric buses. The operator says July salaries are paid; drivers say incentives are unequal. Blaming only the workers or only the company misses the point. The real question is whether BMTC will enforce uniform pay across all depots before more e-buses join the fleet.
Sources (3): thehindu.com, deccanherald.com, timesofindia.indiatimes.com
This story was synthesised by AI from the 3 sources linked above.
Updated: this story now draws on 3 sources.
