India, Aug. 12 -- Transport unions and associations of private bus operators, trucks, tempos, taxis (those running on aggregator platforms) have called for a state-wide strike on September 11 in protest of wrongful e-challans.

On August 11, owners of heavy vehicles, tourist buses, and school buses held a meeting in Vashi, where 500 members from different associations were present. Chairman of the School Bus Owner's Association, Anil Garg, said, "We have unanimously decided to launch a state-wide strike or Chakka Jam on September 11. The strike will include all transporters, including school buses and taxis."

The organisers of the meeting described it as a "decisive gathering". Members of transport associations noted that despite assuran...