Truckers have called off their nationwide strike following a meeting between All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari yesterday evening. The transporters were on strike against the present toll system. They also claimed that the offer of electronic-toll system is not practical.<br/><br/>The government has assured the truckers body to look into their demands. Talking to media, Mr. Gadkari said, the government has formed a committee to look into the demands of transporters. He informed that a committee headed by Transport Secretary Vijay Chhibber has been formed, in which truckers will also have representatives, to look into their demands and a report will be submitted by 15th of December. Confirming the development, AIMTC President Bhim Wadhwa said transporters have decided to end their stir.
News On AIR | October 6, 2015 1:08 PM
Truckers call off strike; Govt forms panel to look into their demands