Roadways workers continue dharna in Tarn Taran against Kilometre Scheme

Roadways workers continued their protest on the second day at the Tarn Taran bus stand, opposing the state government's move to replace Punbus services with the kilometre-based bus scheme. The protest, organised by the Punjab Roadways, Punbus/PRTC Contract Workers Union, has disrupted bus services in the district, with 127 buses from the Tarn Taran and Patti roadways depots remaining off the roads.

The workers were addressed by union leaders including Baljit Singh, Avtar Singh, Kulwinder Singh, Lovepreet Singh and Gurvel Singh, who reiterated their demands for the government to halt the kilometer scheme. They argued that the new system would lead to widespread layoffs within the department due to the cancellation of the Punbus scheme. The leaders called for the introduction of 10,000 roadways buses to cater to the state's population and meet the growing transportation needs.

The union leaders warned that their protests would continue until the government cancels the kilometre-based scheme, which they say threatens the livelihoods of workers and disrupts public transport services.