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Contractual staff strike likely to disrupt bus services in Punjab on June 10

The strike has been called by the Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers Union. (HT File)

Published 35 days ago

PRTC launches Volvo service on Chandigarh-Bathinda route

The Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) has launched its intra-state Volvo bus service, providing a significant relief for local travellers. The service debuted on the Chandigarh–Bathinda route. (HT Photo)

Published 78 days ago

Fleet boost: Punjab govt to roll out 1,265 new buses, says Cheema

Punjab transport minister Harpal Singh Cheema said the new buses will significantly improve connectivity across the state. (HT)

Published 93 days ago

Punjab govt faces heat over inducting Rajastan-fabricated buses into PRTC fleet

Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann had recently flagged off the newly inducted 250 buses that were fabricated in Rajasthan. (HT)

Published 94 days ago

Ludhiana: Contractual workers’ strike leaves commuters in lurch for second day

Commuters stranded at bus stand on Thursday amid contractual workers’ strike in Ludhiana. (Manish/Hindustan Times)

Published 152 days ago

Punjab: Bus services resume as contractual employees call off strike

Commuters stranded at the Ludhiana bus stand on Thursday before the strike was called off. (Manish/HT)

Published 152 days ago

Ludhiana: Contractual workers’ union announce partial strike on February 11

The protest was organised by the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC contract workers union (25/11). (HT Photo)

Published 155 days ago

Ludhiana: Contract bus staff announce statewide strike on Feb 12

The workers are also demanding regularisation of services, timely payment of salaries and withdrawal of the contract system. (HT Photo)

Published 170 days ago

Ludhiana: Had to wait for long hours to get buses, say travellers

Passengers waiting for buses in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 187 days ago

Ludhiana: Punjab Roadways, PRTC Contractual Workers end strike: Buses back on roads after 4 days, commuters heave a sigh of relief

Commuters board a bus at ISBT in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 224 days ago

‘Demands unmet’: Roadways contract staff to continue strike in Punjab

Around 22 PRTC employees have been arrested—in Patiala and Sangrur—on serious charges, including attempted murder (HT file)

Published 225 days ago

Ludhiana: Row over KM scheme: Commuters left in a lurch as more than 140 buses stay off roads during strike

Stranded commuters at the ISBT in Ludhiana on Sunday. (Manish/HT)

Published 226 days ago

Strike against Kilometre Scheme: PRTC acts tough, sacks 22 contractual employees, issues notice to 1,100

Commuters board a private bus, a day after a strike by PRTC contractual workers over detainment of their leaders by police, at a bus stand, in Patiala, on Saturday. (PTI)

Published 227 days ago

Despite employees’ protest, PRTC to hire buses under ‘Kilometre scheme’

Contractual transport workers staging a protest in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

Published 227 days ago

Ludhina: Day 2 of Punjab Roadways, PRTC contractual workers union stir: Commuters bear the brunt as over 130 buses stay off roads

Commuters stranded at the ISBT in Ludhiana on Saturday. (Manish/HT)

Published 227 days ago

PRTC, Punjab Roadways contractual staff go on strike, commuters hassled

A gridlock outside the ISBT as private bus operators parked their vehicle on the road, to allow commuters to board, as the gates of the bus stand were closed due to the protest in Ludhiana on Friday ; (right) police disperse the agitators from the city bus stand. (Gurpreet Singh/Hindustan Times)

Published 228 days ago

Punjab Roadways, PRTC staff protest turns violent, Dhuri SHO suffers burns

A video grab of Punjab Police personnel rushing to the rescue of Dhuri station house officer Jasvir Singh, who suffered burns after his uniform caught fire during the clash with protesters, outside the Sangrur bus stand on Friday morning. Some of the protesters were carrying bottles of petrol while sitting atop buses.

Updated 228 days ago

Commuters hit as roadways, PRTC contractual staff strike

People wait for buses at the New Bus Terminal, in Patiala on Monday. (PTI)

Published 239 days ago

Bus strike halts services in Ludhiana for 12th time this year

Contractual workers of Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC staging a protest at the Ludhiana bus stand on Monday. (Manish/HT)

Published 239 days ago

Ludhiana: Commuters irked as protesters block Ludhiana-Delhi highway

Contractual workers of Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC block the Sherpur Chowk in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 264 days ago

Ludhiana: Punjab Roadways, PRTC staff threaten state-wide protest over kilometre scheme

The workers noted that the state transport department is preparing to open tenders for kilometre scheme buses under Punjab Roadways on October 23. (HT Photo)

Published 268 days ago

Ludhiana: 2-hr shutdown paralyses ISBT, causes traffic snarls

Stranded commuters scrambling to find alternative transport at the bus stand in Ludhiana on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 273 days ago

Ludhiana: Punjab Roadways, PRTC contract workers protest over salary delay

Contractual employees protesting against the state government at ISBT in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 307 days ago

Protest from 12 pm to 2 pm: Nearly 3,000 Punjab Roadways, PRTC buses to stay off roads for two hours today

The protesting workers have warned of escalating their agitation if salaries are not disbursed regularly going forward. (HT File)

Published 308 days ago

Ludhiana: Roadways contractual staff warn of indefinite statewide protest

Contractual workers of Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC during a protest at the Ludhiana bus stand on Tuesday. (HT Photo)

Published 385 days ago

Ludhiana: Meet our demands by May 19 or face protest, say PRTC contract staff

The union leaders have accused the government and the transport authorities for ‘repeatedly sidelining their concerns’, including job regularisation, despite their role during national emergencies. (HT Photo)

Published 429 days ago

Punjab: PRTC contractual staff announce shutdown over salary delay

The workers have warned that if the pending salaries are not cleared promptly, they will suspend all bus services originating from PRTC depots. (HT File)

Published 448 days ago

Punjab: Roadways contractual staff to stop bus stands ops for 2 hrs on April 3

Bus stands across Punjab will remain closed for two hours from 10 am to 12 pm on April 3 as contractual workers from Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC announced a statewide strike on Tuesday to press the state government to accept their ‘long-pending demands’ including job regularisation. (HT File)

Published 470 days ago

Bhindranwale poster row: Punjab Roadways, PRTC depots halt services on some Himachal routes

A senior Punjab Roadways official, on condition of anonymity, said general managers at the depot level can take such a decision. (HT File)

Published 477 days ago

Ludhiana: Commuters cry harassment as buses ‘diverted’ to AAP rally

The buses have been arranged from nine districts across the state, including 171 from Punjab Roadways and 153 from PRTC. (HT Photo)

Published 484 days ago

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