Delhi’s government bans bus strikes for six months, using legal powers under the Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA), reported by NDTV. The move is aimed at preventing disruption to public transport services during the period.
The ESMA provision allows authorities to prohibit strikes in essential services when disruption could affect the public. NDTV frames the decision as a measure that provides “relief” to commuters, indicating expectations of more stable bus operations while negotiations or other labour-related processes continue.
The available reporting here focuses primarily on the government’s action and its intended impact on bus service continuity. It does not provide detailed responses from workers’ unions or specific timelines for implementation beyond the six-month ban period.
