Private bus operators, however, have announced their support for the protest and may continue services
Punjab Bandh, PRTC, Punjab Roadways Strike Tomorrow, farmers protest latest news: Punjab is set to witness a partial shutdown on December 30 as farmers intensify their protest to press for 13 demands, including a legal guarantee for Minimum Support Price (MSP) on crops. The state-wide bandh will impact government-run Panbus and PRTC (Pepsu Road Transport Corporation) services, with buses staying off the roads for four hours from 10 am to 2 pm.
577 Routes Across Seven States to Be Affected
PRTC operates on 577 routes connecting Punjab to other states, including Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Delhi, Rajasthan, and Uttarakhand. During the four-hour window, over 1,125 buses will remain stationary, impacting thousands of passengers.
PRTC officials, led by Union Chairman Baljinder Singh Rath and Pradhan Resham Singh, announced the decision to curtail bus services in solidarity with the farmers’ protest while minimizing inconvenience to the public. “The farmers have called for a bandh from 7 am to 4 pm, but a day-long strike is not feasible. To balance public convenience and support for the cause, we’ve decided to halt services for four hours,” the officials said.
Advance Notice to Passengers
Conductors have been instructed to inform passengers about the disruption before issuing tickets, ensuring travelers are aware of the planned strike. With PRTC employing over 3,000 workers across nine depots in Patiala, Bathinda, Kapurthala, Barnala, Sangrur, Budhlada, Faridkot, Ludhiana, and Chandigarh, the impact is expected to be significant.
Private bus operators, however, have announced their support for the protest and may continue services, mitigating the overall impact on transportation.
The bandh is part of a broader movement by farmers who have been demonstrating for over a year, demanding comprehensive agricultural reforms and safeguards.
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