The indefinite hunger strike by employees of Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL) entered its seventh day on Thursday, with workers alleging that previously agreed-upon decisions have yet to be implemented. The employees have been protesting at Shaheed Smarak for a week, stating that there has been no concrete action on their 14-point demands.
Union Leader Highlights Unfulfilled Promises
JCTSL Employees’ Union president Babulal said, “A meeting was held on January 21 under the chairmanship of JCTSL chairman Ravi Jain, where several decisions were taken. However, those decisions have not been implemented till now, which is why we have been on an indefinite hunger strike for the past seven days.” Babulal also alleged that approximately Rs 8 crore under NPS/GPF received a year ago has not been credited to employees’ accounts, while deductions since October 2025 also remain unpaid. He further claimed that overtime is not being paid despite extended work hours, gratuity provisions are pending, and there has been no progress on releasing the seniority list promised by March 2026 during a meeting in January.
Management Responds
JCTSL managing director Narayan Singh said, “The demands were already accepted in January; however, if employees continue to sit on protest even after that, it becomes difficult. Work takes time and moves step by step.” He added that bus services remain unaffected as drivers and conductors are taking turns to participate in the protest.
Employees Express Disappointment
Employees, however, expressed disappointment, saying, “We met the managing director today, but he ignored our concerns and gave no positive response. We are taking turns in the protest so that city transport is not disrupted. But if no one comes forward to listen to us, we will be forced to escalate the protest with a citywide blockade.”
List of Demands
- Implementation of the Gratuity Act
- Deposit of pending NPS/GPF dues
- Payment of overtime
- Recruitment on vacant posts
- Purchase of new buses
- Release of the seniority list
- Proper maintenance of buses
With no resolution in sight even after seven days, the protest is likely to intensify.
