Ludhiana, July 8 -- Over 200 Punjab Roadways and PRTC buses at the Ludhiana bus depot will remain off the roads on Wednesday, amid a three-day statewide strike called by the Punjab Roadways, Punbus, and PRTC Contractual Workers Union from July 9 to 11, officials familiar with the matter said. The strike is also part of a nationwide agitation called by the several central trade unions on July 9.

Additionally, the impact of the strike is expected to be severe, affecting bus services on around 50 major routes. This includes prominent interstate routes such as Delhi, Katra, Jaipur, Ambala, Manali, Manikaran, and Chintpurni, leaving thousands of daily commuters in the lurch.

In addition to interstate disruption, local routes connecting Ludhi...