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Punjab roadways contractual workers hold statewide gate rallies, demand regularisation

Punjab roadways contractual workers hold statewide gate rallies, demand regularisation

Published 7 days ago

Punjab Roadways contractual workers announce three-day strike from Aug 3

The union leaders also claimed that around 800 government buses had become unserviceable during the present government's tenure.

Updated 10 days ago

Delhi, Odisha: States roll out free travel for NEET-UG re-exam candidates

A police official passes by a poster during a protest staged by Youth Congress members over the alleged irregularities in the NEET-UG medical entrance exam

Updated 53 days ago

Punjab cabinet nod to free bus travel for NEET re-exam candidates

The Punjab cabinet on Wednesday gave a nod to waive fares for all students travelling in Punjab Roadways, Punbus and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) buses to reach their respective centres for the NEET UG re-examination to be held on June 21.

Published 53 days ago

Punjab: Contractual bus staff call off strike after 2 days of disruption

Members of Punjab Roadways, PUNBUS and PRTC Contract Workers Union, stage a protest demanding cancellation of the private kilometre scheme being implemented in the transport department, regularisation of contractual employees and immediate release of workers allegedly jailed during the course of the agitation, in Amritsar on Wednesday. (PTI)

Published 53 days ago

Ludhiana contractual bus staff strike leaves scores stranded in blistering heat

Several passengers also complained about overcrowding in the limited number of buses that remained operational during the day. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 53 days ago

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 54 days ago

Ludhiana: Contract transport staff to go on three-day strike

Statewide protests from May 15, strike call from May 25-27 (HT File)

Published 82 days ago

Chandigarh: Court attaches Punjab Roadways workshop for disobeying order

Petitioner Ashok Kumar’s counsel Kaith had argued that due process was not followed for the departmental proceedings against his client and he was not given an opportunity to present his case. (HT File)

Published 128 days ago

PUNBUS, Punjab Roadways not unrelated, staff entitled to pay parity: HC

The court observed that the state, being a model employer, cannot be allowed to exploit its temporary employees when they have been consistently serving its instrumentality for a significant time period. (HT Photo)

Published 145 days ago

Commuters hit as spare parts crisis grounds Punjab Roadways fleet

A view of Punjab Roadways and PRTC buses parked at the Bus stand in Ludhiana, February 28, 2026. (HT Photo)

Published 156 days ago

Ludhiana: Buses deployed for Moga rally, passengers inconvenienced

At the bus stand, passengers were seen waiting for up to three hours, with no clarity on bus arrivals. (Manish/HT)

Published 167 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 171 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 171 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 174 days ago

Ludhiana: Commuters bear the brunt as bus diversions hit public transport

Passengers stranded at the ISBT in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 177 days ago

Ludhiana: 105 buses sent for govt event in Hoshiarpur, commuters in lurch

Passengers left stranded at bus stand on Thursday amid diversion of government buses. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)

Published 178 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 189 days ago

Ludhiana: Bus diversion for Maghi Mela cripples services for 2nd day

Commuters waiting for buses in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Manish/HT)

Published 200 days ago

Ludhiana: Buses diverted for Maghi Mela, passengers stranded in biting cold

Travellers waiting for buses at the Ludhiana bus stand on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)

Published 201 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 206 days ago

Ludhiana: Commuters fume as 117 buses ‘diverted’ for political event

Passengers said several routes were curtailed or services delayed as buses were taken off duty ahead of the event. (HT Photo)

Published 208 days ago

Ludhiana: Transport unions from 5 states to protest privatisation

During a meeting on January 3, unions discussed the impact of various state government policies on transport employees as well as the functioning of public transport services (HT File)

Published 209 days ago

Ludhiana: Short of staff, Punjab Roadways service affected, says union

The union urged the state to initiate permanent recruitment without further delay. (HT Photo)

Updated 215 days ago

Ludhiana: Commuters harried as 23 Punjab Roadways, PRTC buses diverted for state govt event

The diversion strained an already thin bus fleet, leaving office-goers and inter-district travellers struggling on a busy workday. (HT Photo)

Published 216 days ago

Ludhiana: ‘Punjab Roadways buses plying without safety gears’

Highlighting the severity of the situation, officials said that around 10 to 15 buses have already been detained from the depot’s 92 bus fleet due to the unavailability of basic safety equipment. (HT File)

Published 217 days ago

Finally, Punjab roadways employees end strike

This came as a relief to passengers who had been at the receiving end since the protest began on November 28. (HT File)

Published 243 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 243 days ago

Punjab Roadways employees agree to call off strike

Union members with the transport minister on Sunday. (HT Photo)

Published 245 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 245 days ago

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