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punjab roadways news

Come July 13, Punjab buses to join online ticket route

Commuters will be able to purchase unreserved tickets of Punjab buses through UPI, debit and credit cards and digital wallets. The app-generated tickets will carry QR codes that can be scanned by Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs), eliminating the need for paper tickets and reducing boarding time.
chandigarh news
Published on Jul 10, 2026 09:03 am IST

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
india news
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 11:02 pm IST

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.
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 06:52 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 05:54 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 11, 2026 04:56 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jun 10, 2026 05:16 am IST

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

Statewide protests from May 15, strike call from May 25-27 (HT File)
chandigarh news
Published on May 13, 2026 05:42 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 28, 2026 08:28 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Mar 11, 2026 07:04 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 28, 2026 11:29 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 17, 2026 06:02 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 13, 2026 03:52 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 13, 2026 03:50 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 10, 2026 06:04 am IST

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

Passengers stranded at the ISBT in Ludhiana on Friday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 07, 2026 07:00 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Feb 06, 2026 08:26 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 26, 2026 05:50 am IST

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

Commuters waiting for buses in Ludhiana on Wednesday. (Manish/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 15, 2026 06:28 am IST

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

Travellers waiting for buses at the Ludhiana bus stand on Tuesday. (Manish/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 14, 2026 07:16 am IST

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

Passengers waiting for buses in Ludhiana on Thursday. (Gurpreet Singh/HT)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 09, 2026 03:34 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 07, 2026 04:58 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Jan 06, 2026 07:36 am IST

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

The union urged the state to initiate permanent recruitment without further delay. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Updated on Dec 31, 2025 11:32 pm IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 30, 2025 05:32 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 29, 2025 06:28 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 03, 2025 08:08 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 03, 2025 06:58 am IST

Punjab Roadways employees agree to call off strike

Union members with the transport minister on Sunday. (HT Photo)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 06:32 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Dec 01, 2025 05:26 am IST

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)
chandigarh news
Published on Nov 30, 2025 06:10 am IST
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