Transport unions across Delhi-NCR continued their strike on Friday against rising fuel prices and higher cess on commercial vehicles. The protest saw trucks parked across key areas like Azadpur Mandi, while drivers demanded fare revisions and government intervention. (Pics/PTI)
Updated On: 2026-05-22 02:53 PM IST
Compiled by : Tarun Verma
A worker pushes a cart loaded with vegetables past stationary trucks due to the transport sector’s growing unrest
A relatively deserted stretch of Azadpur Mandi reflects the impact of the ongoing protest, with fewer transport vehicles arriving at one of Asia’s largest wholesale markets
Commercial vehicle operators across Delhi-NCR intensified their agitation on the second day of the strike, demanding a rollback of fuel surcharges and revised fare structures
Drivers participating in the protest said soaring CNG, petrol and diesel prices have placed severe financial pressure on commercial vehicle owners and operators
Transport organisations, including AIMTC and Chalak Shakti Union, have united in protest, saying operational costs have risen sharply over the past decade without fare revisions
Protesters have also demanded a formal meeting with the Delhi government to discuss policy reforms and regulations for app-based transport services
The strike is expected to continue until Saturday, with transport unions warning of a larger agitation if their demands remain unaddressed.
