Archive · 30 Jul 2025
HRTC Drivers End Agitation After Government Agreement
The HRTC drivers' union in Himachal Pradesh stopped their protest after the government promised to address their concerns.
The drivers were owed money, including overtime and medical reimbursements.
The government decided to give uniforms, pay overtime in installments, and approved a loan to help the HRTC.
The Deputy CM agreed to designate senior drivers and settle medical reimbursement claims.
The union had threatened to stop night bus services if their demands were not met.
This agreement helps resolve issues between the drivers and the government.
HRTC Drivers' Union called off agitation after government agreed to some demands.
The union demanded release of over Rs 200 crore in pending dues.
The government agreed to designate 205 senior drivers and settle medical claims within six months.
Staff will receive uniforms and night overtime allowance installments.
A Rs 150 crore loan for HRTC was approved.
- Who
- HRTC Drivers' Union and the Himachal Pradesh government.
- What
- The HRTC Drivers' Union called off their agitation after the government agreed to some demands.
- When
- July 30
- Where
- Shimla
- Why
- To address the union's demands regarding pending dues and other issues.
HRTC Drivers Union
Himachal Pradesh Government
Dues and Working Conditions
HRTC Drivers Union
Demanded release of pending dues and better working conditions.
Himachal Pradesh Government
Government agreed to address some of their demands, leading to the end of the agitation.
- Union
- HRTC Drivers' Union
- Demands
- Release of over Rs 200 crore in dues, including night overtime, medical reimbursement, pay commission arrears and eight-hour shifts
- HRTC Employees
- About 12,000, including 7,000 drivers and conductors
- HRTC Fleet
- Over 3,500 buses, tempo travellers and taxis
- Government Decisions
- Designating senior drivers, settling medical claims within 6 months, providing uniforms, releasing overtime installments, approving Rs 150 crore loan