Bus Operators Demand Fair Pay for Election Duty in West Bengal

Private bus operators in West Bengal are calling for higher payment rates for vehicles requisitioned for the upcoming assembly elections. Despite repeated appeals to the Election Commission, no decision has been made. The operators demand revised rates and postal ballot arrangements for workers engaged in poll duty.

Private bus operators in West Bengal have voiced their dissatisfaction over remuneration for vehicles requisitioned during the upcoming assembly elections, scheduled for April 23 and 29.

The Joint Council of Bus Syndicate has reached out to the Chief Electoral Officer, demanding increased payment rates after receiving no response to prior communications.

The operators are pressing for revised daily rates and allowances for workers, prioritizing timely payments and voting rights arrangements for those on election duty.

(With inputs from agencies.)