Transport strike hits normal life in Bhatkal

  April 30, 2015 | Rizwan Gangavaly | Bhatkallys News Bhatkal: The 24-hour strike by state transport corporation employees and some private operators against the proposed Motor Bill hit normal life across the country on Thursday. Transport services were hit in Bhatkal, Kumta and Honnavar as public buses and auto rickshaws went off the roads. Commuters, especially from railway stations, had to face difficulties in getting to their destinations. Amidst the strike, a memorandum addressing CM was handed over to the Assistant Commissioner of Bhatkal opposing provisions in the Bill and an appeal to revoke the bill. The strike was called jointly by national-level road transport bodies - representing both public and private sector workers - associated with central trade unions. The transport workers particularly oppose provisions in the Bill to obtain regular fitness certificates even for light motor vehicles and stringent penalties for driving offences. - ARF