Ludhiana, Sept. 11 -- Contractual workers of Punjab Roadways and Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) staged a protest at the Ludhiana bus depot on Wednesday, voicing anger over the recurring delay in disbursement of their salaries.

The protesting employees said that despite repeated assurances from the transport authorities, they continue to face financial hardships every month as wages are not released on time, making it difficult to manage household expenses and school fees for their children.

In a press statement released on Wednesday, agitating workers under the banner of the Punjab Roadways, Punbus and PRTC Contract Workers' Union noted that we had previously announced statewide protests by shutting down bus stands today over t...