Over 100 bus drivers protest at Tirumala depot for higher wages

More than 100 drivers of the APSRTC Electric Hired Bus service protested at the Alipiri depot in Tirupati on Saturday, according to The Hindu. The CITU-affiliated union demanded immediate wage hikes, reinstatement of 12 dismissed workers, and an end to alleged harassment by management. Around 80 buses on the Tirupati-Tirumala route remained idle during the action.

The drivers, who transport devotees daily to the temple, pressed for better compensation, benefits including provident and social security funds, allowances for night shifts and steep roads, plus basic amenities like uniforms and rest facilities. Union leaders said 17 rounds of negotiation had produced no results despite multiple requests to labour authorities.

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Source: The Hindu — National — read the original report ↗
Reported on Sat, 14 Nov 2026 15:12:57 GMT.