Ahead of lifting, truck operators up in arms against transport policy

Ferozepur, March 29, 2018: Two days ahead of wheat lifting, truck transports are up in arms against the transport policy adopted by the state government. Though, the administration is gird up for the lifting season and has set up 128 purchase markets to procure 8.22 Lakh MT of wheat. However, the transporters are threatening stir over the alleged anti-transporters policies adopted by the state government.
Yesterday, a protest was held by District Truck Operators Welfare Association where truck operators announced to boycott the procurement system.
Giving details, Babu Singh, President of the Truck Operators Union said that the truck owners of this district will not provide trucks for lifting to the administration. “The truck operators belonging to this region have not submitted any tender for lifting. There are around 3500 trucks in Ferozepur and most of the truck operators are fed up with the policies adopted by the government”, said Babu Singh.
The truck operators alleged that policy which has been adopted by the government is in favor of rich truck transporter and is anti-small truck operators. The truck operators have demanded changes in the transport policy, removal of one year experience clause and clearance of arrears of truck operators.
When contacted, Ramvir, Deputy Commissioner said that the administration has invited tenders as per the policy of the state government. “The wheat harvesting season will start from April 1. We are hopeful that the matter will be resolved soon”, said DC Ramvir.