Transport strike in Delhi-NCR against penalties in new Motor Vehicles Act

People in Delhi and the adjoining NCR faced a harrowing ride due to the transport strike against several provisions of the amended Motor Vehicle Act. The strike has been called by the United Front of Transport Associations which represents 41 associations and unions of goods and passenger segments, including trucks, buses, autos, tempos, maxi-cabs and taxis. They have called for a review of the stiff penalties being imposed under the new MV act. Many schools & offices also remained shut due to the transport strike.