Patiala, October 24, 2026 (Yes Punjab News)
Employees of the Pepsu Road Transport Corporation (PRTC) have announced the end of their strike following a meeting between union representatives and Punjab Transport-cum-Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema in Patiala on Saturday.
The meeting was held at the PRTC headquarters under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann. PRTC Chairman Advocate Harpal Juneja and representatives of the transport department unions participated in discussions on employees’ demands and the ongoing strike.
During the meeting, several demands raised by the unions were discussed, following which union representatives agreed to call off the strike.
PRTC Chairman Harpal Juneja also briefed Cheema on initiatives being undertaken to improve passenger services and strengthen the corporation’s transport infrastructure.
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He informed the minister that 100 new midi buses would soon be added to the PRTC fleet, helping improve public transport facilities and convenience for passengers.
The corporation has also initiated a process to establish retail petroleum outlets on PRTC-owned land in collaboration with Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL).
The proposed locations include the PRTC headquarters in Patiala, the corporation’s workshop at Sirhindi Gate in Patiala, and its workshop in Sangrur. The initiative is aimed at developing petroleum retail facilities on the corporation’s land.
Juneja further informed the minister that a pilot project involving modern Electronic Ticketing Machines (ETMs) had recently been implemented successfully at the Patiala depot.
The project will be extended to all PRTC depots over the coming weeks after the relevant staff receive training in operating the new machines. The upgraded system is expected to make ticketing more streamlined, modern and efficient.
The meeting was attended by PRTC Vice Chairman Balwinder Singh Jharwan, Managing Director Manisha Rana, Additional Managing Director Navdeep Kumar, General Manager (Administration) Amanvir Singh Tiwana, other officials and union representatives.
The resolution of the strike is expected to facilitate the restoration of normal transport services, while the corporation continues with plans to improve its fleet and passenger facilities.
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