Private Bus Operators' Strike Disrupts Transport Services Across Rajasthan

A statewide strike by nearly 35,000 private bus operators in Rajasthan has disrupted transport services for over two days, affecting millions of passengers ahead of the Holi festival and Khatu Shyamji fair. Operators demand suspension of certain RTO officials, reduction of permit taxes, and halt to actions under the Motor Vehicles Act, citing alleged harassment and arbitrary penalties following a bus fire incident. The strike has increased pressure on state-run buses, causing overcrowding and cancellations. Government and union talks are ongoing without resolution.