Karnataka Government Asks Retired Drivers To Work Amid Transport Strikes

Karnataka government has welcomed eligible retired drivers below the age of 62 years to work on a contract basis as the transport strike in Karnataka intensifies. Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) has suspended 36 trainees while Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) suspended 96 drivers for their involvement in the ongoing protests. The employees have been protesting for a standard government payroll scheme since April 7.