Question

The transporters in your state go on strike

Answer 1

As the strike by the All India Motor Transport Congress threatens to hit the supply of commodities in the state, the Maharashtra government has laid down guidelines that have to be followed during such agitations, so that citizens don’t suffer from a shortage of goods. These guidelines involve setting up a control room, enlisting the help of former servicemen and roping in private vehicles.

“The various transport unions, which are pressing for their demands by bringing services to a halt, are affecting the transport of goods and causing unnecessary problems for the public. In the backdrop of the agitation by the All India Motor Transport Congress… and considering those in the future by transport unions, these guidelines are… to be followed by the administration during this period,” said the state Home Department in a government resolution.
During such agitations, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) and public transport services of civic bodies should make their vehicles available to the administration, stated the GR

Answer 2

Transporter strike may have the following effects.

Shortage in essential supplies like Milk, Water, Petrol, Diesel etc

Rise in the price of commodities due to shortage.