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DTC Drivers’ Strike Persists in Delhi, Commuters Face Disruptions
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🗓 18 Sep 2026, 10:01 AM
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The ongoing strike by Delhi Transport Corporation workers entered its third day on September 18, leaving thousands of commuters without regular bus services.
Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) workers continued their strike on September 18, marking the third consecutive day of halted bus operations across the capital. The stoppage has forced regular commuters to seek alternative transport modes, leading to crowded metro trains and increased traffic congestion on major roads.
Union representatives say the strike is a response to unresolved wage and benefit issues that were raised in negotiations earlier this month. While the exact demands have not been disclosed publicly, officials indicated that talks are ongoing between DTC management and the workers' union.
The Delhi government has urged both sides to reach a settlement quickly, warning that prolonged disruption could affect the city's economic activity and daily life. In the meantime, the Transport Department has deployed additional private buses on limited routes to mitigate the impact on essential travel.
Authorities remain hopeful that a resolution will be achieved before the weekend, but commuters are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative modes of transport as the strike persists.
Union representatives say the strike is a response to unresolved wage and benefit issues that were raised in negotiations earlier this month. While the exact demands have not been disclosed publicly, officials indicated that talks are ongoing between DTC management and the workers' union.
The Delhi government has urged both sides to reach a settlement quickly, warning that prolonged disruption could affect the city's economic activity and daily life. In the meantime, the Transport Department has deployed additional private buses on limited routes to mitigate the impact on essential travel.
Authorities remain hopeful that a resolution will be achieved before the weekend, but commuters are advised to plan ahead and consider alternative modes of transport as the strike persists.