- Buses slowly returning on track
Wardha. The effect of the ST workers’ strike, which started from October 28, is now visible to reduce, one by one, so far 25 percent of the employees have reached work, gradually the bus service seems to be returning on track. At the same time, the wheels of 156 buses are still standing, while 68 buses are seen running on the route. .
240 employees back on duty
Despite the call of the government, innumerable employees did not return to work, in this strike, employees of various departments of ST were involved. At present, 750 employees are on strike, while after the call of the government, about 240 employees are informed that they have started ST service on the basis of these workers.
At present 68 buses are running on the route.
At present, 68 ST buses are running on the route, in which less number of these buses are being run than Wardha, Hinganghat, Talegaon, Pulgaon and Arvi depots, due to which Rapani is getting a little income every day, while the wheels of 156 ST buses are still running. They are tired, their maintenance cost is increasing day by day. Due to the large number of drivers going on strike, ST has recruited drivers through private companies. About 56 drivers have been appointed in the district.
The suffering of rural travelers
The worst effect of ST’s strike is in rural areas, small businessmen, students, farmers, workers of rural areas are facing financial brunt. But even today in rural areas ST service is being said to be stalled.
Loss of crores in Rapani’s income
When ST service is started at full capacity, the daily income of Rapani in the district is around 22 lakhs, but for the last 96 days, a loss of 20 crores is being told due to the closure of ST service. Also, due to the suspension of a large number of buses, the cost of its repair has also increased.