21 Jul 2018 | 09:34 PM UTC
India: Truck drivers launch indefinite nationwide strike July 20
Indian truck drivers launch indefinite nationwide strike July 20 to demand lower diesel prices, highway tolls, and insurance premiums; shortages of goods and transportation and commercial disruptions expected in the coming days
Event
Truck drivers in India launched an indefinite strike in cities across the country on Friday, July 20, demanding lower diesel prices, highway tolls, and insurance premiums, among other benefits. Hundreds of thousands of trucks in several states have reportedly stayed off the roads in solidarity with the strike.
Resultant shortages of goods and commercial and transportation disruptions are expected in areas affected by the strikes in the coming days until an agreement is reached. Heightened security measures and traffic disruptions are to be anticipated near associated protests; clashes between demonstrators and security forces cannot be ruled out.
Advice
Individuals in India are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, budget additional time to travel through affected areas, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities.
