Rajasthan Private Bus Strike: 2.5 Million Passengers Stranded, Transport Crippled

• Private bus operators in Rajasthan launched an indefinite strike, halting 30,000 private and 10,000 sleeper buses.
• The strike affects approximately 2.5 million passengers daily, disrupting travel plans for essential work, exams, and medical treatment.
• Operators protest the Transport Department's strictness, alleging arbitrary application of new Motor Vehicle Act provisions to old buses and heavy fines.
• Online ticket bookings for private buses are suspended, leading to increased crowds on railways and state-run buses.
• The strike is estimated to cause a revenue loss of 20 crore rupees per day, with operators warning of extension if demands are not met.