APSRTC JAC demands cancellation of e-bus tenders awarded to private firms
The APSRTC employees' union in Andhra Pradesh is protesting the government's decision to award electric bus tenders to private firms. They are demanding that the state-run corporation manage the fleet directly to prevent privatization and address internal labor issues.
Why it matters
The conflict reflects broader tensions regarding the privatization of public transport infrastructure and labor rights in India.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of APSRTC employees’ unions on Thursday demanded that the Andhra Pradesh Government cancel the tenders awarded to the private operators for running electric buses. The government should procure and operate the buses through the APSRTC, the JAC said.
The article focuses heavily on the union's perspective and grievances against government privatization efforts.
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