The RTC JAC has decided to continue its agitation in Andhra Pradesh until the APSRTC management provides written assurances regarding employee demands [1].
This ongoing labor dispute threatens the stability of regional public transport, as workers push for concrete commitments rather than verbal agreements from transport authorities.
The Joint Action Committee (JAC) of APSRTC Employees’ Unions said that the current situation remains unresolved [1]. The group is specifically seeking written guarantees concerning the reopening of depots and other employee-led demands [1].
According to a JAC spokesperson, the draft minutes issued by the authorities lacked the necessary clarity [1]. "The draft minutes issued by the authorities do not contain any clear assurance on the..." the spokesperson said [1].
Beyond depot reopenings, the agitation is also tied to the e-bus issue [2]. The workers maintain that the protests will persist until a formal, written document is issued by the management to address these grievances [1].
The RTC JAC said the decision to continue the agitation was necessary to pressure the APSRTC management into meeting their requirements [1, 2]. The committee has emphasized that without a written assurance, the workers cannot trust the promises made during previous discussions [1].
“"RTC JAC to continue agitation until written assurance is issued"”
The refusal of the RTC JAC to accept draft minutes suggests a deep lack of trust between the transport union and the APSRTC management. By demanding written assurances, the workers are attempting to create a legally binding or administratively enforceable record that prevents the management from reversing decisions on depot reopenings and e-bus transitions. This stalemate could lead to prolonged service disruptions across Andhra Pradesh if a formal agreement is not reached.
