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VVMC Transport Workers Strike Halts Bus Services in Vasai-Virar

VVMC Transport Workers Strike Halts Bus Services in Vasai-Virar
Palghar: Vasai-Virar Municipal Transport Workers Go On Strike; Bus Services Come To Complete Halt · freepressjournal.in

The people who drive and run the city buses in Vasai and Virar stopped working.

Their buses stayed parked in the depot instead of picking up passengers.

This is called a strike.

The workers want to be paid the same as workers in other city bus services.

They also want to get extra pay when they work more hours.

They think a workday should be eight hours long.

They want better and safer working conditions.

Because the buses did not run, many people had trouble getting to work and school.

Some people traveled by auto-rickshaw instead.

Everyone is waiting for the city administration to make a decision so the buses can start running again.

Key facts

Municipal Body
Vasai-Virar City Municipal Corporation (VVMC)
Strike Date
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
Location
Vasai and Virar, Palghar, Maharashtra
Service Status
All buses parked in depots; services completely halted
Key Demands
Pay scale parity, statutory overtime, 8-hour duty shifts, better working conditions
Affected Commuters
Office-goers, students, and daily commuters during peak morning hours
Alternative Transport
Auto-rickshaws, private vehicles, and other modes causing overcrowding

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