Passenger bus services across Odisha were hit on Friday, as the apex private bus owners’ association launched its “indefinite” strike in protest against the state government’s policy over plying on certain routes.
Nearly 14,000 private buses remained off the streets as part of the agitation, which began at 6 am, after talks between the association and government failed to resolve the issue, officials said.
Hundreds of passengers, travelling to their hometowns for the Durga Puja festivities from the state, were seen waiting in long queues at different bus stands and terminals since early morning.
