Nine transport trade unions in Tamil Nadu have called for a State-wide strike on February 25 over the government's failure to conclude wage talks. It is estimated that around 80% of the government buses in Tamil Nadu will stay off the roads from today. Also read Trade Unions go on nationwide strike today, 25 crore workers expected to participateNearly one lakh workers belonging to nine unions will participate in the bus strike in Tamil Nadu. As per records, there are 21,000 government buses in Tamil Nadu. In Tamil Nadu, government buses cover 80 lakh kilometres.

Source: dna February 25, 2021 00:33 UTC