After two-day State-wide strike, bus operators have started plying buses on all permitted routes from Monday. According to sources, looking to the changed situation in the State after the massive Naxalite attack in Bastar on May 25, the strike has been suspended till June 17.
The bus operators, by observing strike on May 25 and 26, had mounted much pressure on the administration, whereas, the common man had to face many a problems. Several marriage programmes have also affected because of the bus strike.
Though small vehicles were on the roads as an alternative to the passenger buses, but these arrangements could not withstand before the traffic pressure.
According to sources, more than 300 passenger buses ply daily on various routes in the district and the common man feel the bus journeycomfortable.
After hearing the news about the withdrawal of strike, crowds of passenger have thronged the buses again, as life was thrown out of gear with the two days bus strike.
People have solved their problems to some extent with private vehicles, but for the general category it has been a costly affair to spend much on conveyance. Huge crowds could be seen in the city’s Imam Chowk, old and new bus stands, Agrawal Transport Chowk, Chikly Chowk and Stadium Chowk.
Following withdrawal of strike business activities have also been increased in the city. With the two days’ strike the district has been cut off from other districts. The inter-state bus services have also been affected with the strike.