What was initially planned as a symbolic one-day walkout has extended into a second day after late-night talks between transit unions and management failed to reach an agreement. Commuters across the city have reported long queues at bus stops and a sharp spike in ride-share prices during peak hours.
Union representatives say the strike is rooted in a wage revision that was promised over a year ago but never implemented. Management, meanwhile, cites budget constraints and says a phased rollout is the only feasible option.
City officials have urged both sides to return to the table, warning that prolonged disruption could affect essential services and daily wage workers who depend on affordable transit the most. A fresh round of talks is scheduled for this afternoon, with both sides under pressure from a public increasingly frustrated by the standoff.
Local businesses near major transit hubs have also reported a dip in footfall, adding economic pressure to an already tense situation.
