Srinagar, Feb 21: Kashmir Tourist Taxi and Maxi Cab Transporters Federation on Sunday distanced from the indefinite strike called by a transport association from indefinite strike from February 24.

In a statement issued here, Kashmir Tourist Taxi and Maxi Cab Transporters Federation said a meeting was held in which issues facing the transport sector. “While it is true that government has done nothing to address the issues facing the transport sector despite assurances but the meeting decided to give government more time to implement the assures and address the issues ,” it said, adding, “It was also decided that discussions and dialogue with the government shall continue.”

Ultimately, the Tourist Taxi and Maxi Cab Transporters Federation announced not to be part of the strike called a transporters association from February 24, saying “Time for the strike called by an association is not appropriate.”

Earlier in the day, All J&K Transport Welfare Association announced an indefinite strike from February 24 demanding a hike in fares and roll back of tax for the lockdown months.

(GNS)