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Shimla, June 25
The Himachal Road Transport Corporation Drivers and Conductors Union on Wednesday withdrew its proposed indefinite strike after discussions with the state government led to assurances on several pending demands, bringing major relief to commuters across Himachal Pradesh.
The union had announced a proposed chakka jam from midnight on Wednesday, citing concerns over the transfer of its president and demanding the release of more than ₹100 crore in pending arrears for overtime and night duty allowance.
Following a meeting with Additional Chief Secretary (Transport) R.D. Nazeem on Wednesday evening, union representatives confirmed that the strike had been called off after the government agreed to release between ₹40 crore and ₹42 crore to clear pending dues.
The amount includes nearly ₹7 crore towards medical reimbursement claims up to 2026, along with payments pending for more than 12 months. Union President Man Singh said the government’s assurances extended beyond financial matters. According to him, pending promotions will be addressed within a month, while salary-related anomalies affecting instructors will be taken up at the next board meeting.
Singh also said the government assured the union that no transfers would be carried out and that charge sheets issued to HRTC employees would be withdrawn.
He acknowledged that the union’s initial demand was for the release of more than ₹100 crore in pending dues, but said the current financial circumstances had led to an agreement to release between ₹40 crore and ₹42 crore at this stage.
Appealing to employees to continue serving the public, Singh urged them not to resort to strike action and said the union would pursue the remaining demands through continued dialogue with the government. The decision ensures uninterrupted HRTC services and averts inconvenience for thousands of daily passengers across the state.
