Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday hailed the All India Motor Transport Congress’s decision to call off its strike.
Talking to the media here, Gadkari said he and the Finance Minister were in constant discussions with the transport unions in this regard.
“People were facing problems due to the transport unions’ strike. Today we had success (in finding a breakthrough) in our discussions with the transport unions. Prime Minister Narendra Modi also guided us in our talks with the unions,” he added.
“I want to assure the transport unions that the government will take positive steps towards their demands discussed during our meetings and we regret the problems faced by the public due to the strike,” Gadkari said.
“The government will also explore the possibility of providing health services under the ESIC to the drivers and co-workers of commercial vehicles, “ he cited.
Freight rates for the nine-metric tonne pay load remained unchanged at the local truck transport market after truckers called-off their eight-day old strike.