Bus services disrupted as strike by DTC drivers enters Day 2, protest to continue
Bus drivers and conductors of Delhi Transport Corporation began a second day of strike on Wednesday, halting services across the capital and prompting the Delhi Metro to add extra trains; the union demands a daily wage of Rs 2,000 and other benefits, while the transport minister has called for an immediate resolution.
- ✓Bus drivers and conductors of Delhi Transport Corporation began a second day of strike on Wednesday, halting services across the capital and prompting the Delhi Metro to add extra trains; the union demands a daily wage of Rs 2,000 and other benefits, while the transport minister has called for an immediate resolution.
- ✓The union estimates that about 12,000 drivers and conductors have stopped work, affecting a fleet of roughly 6,840 DTC buses.
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On Wednesday, drivers and conductors of Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) buses entered the second consecutive day of a strike, disrupting bus operations throughout the National Capital Region. The walkout is being organised by the DTC Karamchari Ekta Union, and Transport Minister Pankaj Singh has appealed to the workers to end the strike while assuring that their concerns will be heard.
The union estimates that about 12,000 drivers and conductors have stopped work, affecting a fleet of roughly 6,840 DTC buses. Employees are currently paid a daily wage of Rs 862, the minimum wage set by the Delhi government, which the union says is far below the Rs 2,000 daily wage they are demanding, along with holiday pay, an annual bonus and a medical scheme. In response to the disruption, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has introduced 20 additional train trips, including eight extra services during peak hours, a schedule that will be maintained on Thursday.
The dispute underscores a wider clash between the statutory wage structure for daily‑labourers and the qualifications required to operate large city buses, raising questions about labour rights and the reliability of public transport for commuters. Since DTC agencies are compensated on a per‑kilometre basis and are only obliged to meet the minimum wage, the union argues that the current pay does not reflect the skill level of licensed drivers. Commuters are consequently facing greater crowding on alternative modes such as the metro, and the resolution of the strike could set a precedent for future wage negotiations for public‑sector transport workers in Delhi.
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| Issuing Authority | Delhi NCR Civic & Governance |
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| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | DL State |
| Publication Date | 16 September 2026 |