RAWALPINDI: Transporters have launched a wheel-jam strike across Punjab, including the provincial capital Lahore, in protest against heavy fines.
Due to the announced strike, several bus terminals in Lahore and other cities remain closed. Many bus stands and booking offices on Shera Kot and Band Road are shut, causing serious inconvenience to passengers.
Some bus terminals are partially operational, but the disruption has affected the supply of essential goods, raising concerns about increased pressure on markets.
Transporters have demanded relief from heavy penalties and legal cases, stating that the strike will continue until the traffic ordinance is withdrawn.
The transport in Rawalpindi is also closed in the wake of the protest against the heavy fines . Even the inter-city transport is closed causing troubles for the passengers.
A transport strike in Pakistan creates widespread difficulties for both passengers and businesses.
When transporters halt their services, bus terminals shut down, travel routes become unavailable, and thousands of commuters are left stranded.
People face delays, missed appointments, and increased travel costs as alternative options become limited.
The strike also disrupts the supply chain, slowing the delivery of essential goods to markets.
This leads to shortages, rising prices, and pressure on traders. Businesses relying on transport services suffer losses, while daily-wage workers are hit the hardest.
Overall, such strikes highlight the need for better communication between authorities and transport unions to resolve issues without causing public inconvenience.
