One-day strike of auto-rickshaws, TMT buses in Thane

Thane, Mar 7 (UNI) Thousands of auto-rickshaws and the entire fleet of Thane Municipal Transport (TMT) buses went off roads since last midnight following a strike call given by their respective unions.

The one-day ordeal has thrown the life of Thane city out of gear and the worst affected are the school students having their exams and the office-goers besides lakhs of citizens from the city.

Both the unions are lead by trade union leader Sharad Rao, who is next only to the late Datta Samant and has proved to be a master trade union leaders.

As regards the demands of the auto-rickshaws, it is increase in fares and additional CNG facilities.

In respect of TMT buses it is increased wages, allowances, and opposition to the part privatization of services and running of contract buses.

Since beginning of the strike no untoward incident has been reported. Following the strike, the streets in the city were almost deserted.

UNI