Telangana govt buses off roads for third day as driver’s death intensifies protest

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A Telangana State Road Transport Corporation driver died Friday after self-immolation during protests, triggering widespread strike action. TGSRTC employees boycotted duties for the third consecutive day, paralyzing bus services across Telangana. Over 9,300 buses remained off roads. Workers demand salary revisions, job security, and arrears fulfillment. Authorities deployed 1,000 buses via outsourcing to maintain minimal services in Hyderabad and other cities.

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