In Karnataka, truck drivers who move goods inside and outside the state have stopped working. This strike began late Monday night because of rising fuel prices and issues with tolls. The Federation of Karnataka State Lorry Owners and Agents Association (FOKSLOAA), which represents 129 trucker groups with six lakh members, is leading this strike.
The truckers believe that the price of diesel has gone up by five rupees per liter in the last nine months because of a big increase in taxes. They also claim that they face unfair treatment at toll booths where they feel overcharged. Since the strike began, trucks across the state are not on the roads, and this could make essential goods more expensive for everyone.
Harish Sabharwal, president of the All India Motor Transport Congress, said the strike is going well, with no trucks coming in or out of Karnataka. Somasundaram Balan, the General Secretary of FOKSLOAA, mentioned that the state government has not listened to their complaints, forcing them to strike.
The truckers also want to solve problems like high fitness renewal fees for older vehicles and restrictions in Bengaluru that make it hard to deliver goods. They say these issues create stress and financial problems for drivers and owners.
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