Archive · 6 Sep 2025
Assam Bus Owners Threaten Boycott of Modi Visit Over Fares
Bus and passenger vehicle owners in Assam are upset about how much the government pays them to transport people.
They're saying the current pay isn't enough to cover their costs like fuel, staff wages, and vehicle upkeep.
They also haven't been paid for some past events.
They're threatening to not provide buses for the Prime Minister's upcoming visit if the government doesn't pay them more and settle old bills.
They want better wages for their staff.
The owners say the government isn't treating their industry fairly, especially when the owners struggled during COVID.
Assam transport associations threaten to boycott Prime Minister Modi's visit.
The associations are dissatisfied with the current fare of Rs 2,448 per vehicle.
They claim payments for previous government events are still pending.
Concerns were raised regarding low wages for drivers, helpers, and staff.
The associations criticized the government's handling of vehicle fitness testing.
- Who
- Upper Assam Bus Owners Association, Jorhat District Travelers Owners Management Association, Joint Passenger Vehicle Owners Association
- What
- Threatening to boycott Prime Minister Modi's visit to Assam due to low fares and pending payments.
- When
- Announced on September 6, with Modi's visit scheduled for September 13-14.
- Where
- Assam, specifically Numaligarh and Upper Assam.
- Why
- Dissatisfaction with the government's fare compensation and pending payments from previous events.
- Event
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Assam
- Date of Visit
- September 13-14
- Location
- Numaligarh, Assam
- Organizations Involved
- Upper Assam Bus Owners Association, Jorhat District Travelers Owners Management Association, Joint Passenger Vehicle Owners Association
- Current Fare
- Rs 2,448 per vehicle
- Previous Event
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah's visit on August 28-29