Archive · 8 Dec 2025
AP Lorry Owners Plan Strike Over Fees
The Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association is planning to go on strike because the government has increased the fees for testing and checking old vehicles.
They say this makes it hard for them to earn money.
They want the government to lower these fees and not make them get special documents for their vehicles.
If the government doesn't listen, they might stop transporting goods, which could cause problems for many people.
The fees for vehicles over 20 years have gone up a lot, from Rs 1,340 to Rs 33,040.
Many small lorry owners are struggling because of this.
The Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association plans to halt goods transportation from midnight of December 9.
The strike is in response to increased testing and fitness fees for vehicles over 13 years old.
The Association argues that the fees impose a financial burden on transport operators, especially those using older vehicles.
They are urging the government to retain the previous fee structure and remove the requirement for Vehicle Licensing Documents (VLDs).
The Association threatens to immobilize 10,000 goods lorries if their concerns are not addressed.
- Who
- Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association
- What
- Planned strike over increased vehicle fees
- When
- Starting from midnight of December 9
- Where
- Andhra Pradesh, India
- Why
- To protest against the financial burden of increased testing and fitness fees for older vehicles
Lorry Owners Association
Government
Fee Hike Impact
Lorry Owners Association
The increased fees impose an unbearable financial burden on small and self-employed lorry operators, pushing many into unemployment.
Government
The government has not publicly commented on the impact of the fee hike.
Vehicle Age and Fees
Lorry Owners Association
The fees for vehicles over 13 years have been increased significantly, severely impacting those who rely on ageing vehicles for local transport operations.
Government
The government has implemented the Central notification without modification, leading to the increased fees.
- Association
- Andhra Pradesh Lorry Owners Association
- Issue
- Increased testing and fitness fees for vehicles over 13 years old
- Impact
- Potential halt in goods transportation
- Number of Vehicles Affected
- 10,000 goods lorries
- Association's Demand
- Reduction in fees and removal of Vehicle Licensing Documents (VLDs) requirement
- Fee Increase Details
- Fitness fee for heavy vehicles over 20 years increased from Rs 1,340 to Rs 33,040
- Strike Start Time
- Midnight of December 9
- Vehicles Idle Since
- November 22
