The West Bengal Bus-Mini Bus Owners Association, as part of a coalition of five private bus associations, has initiated a three‐day strike starting May 22, 2025. The coalition is demanding a two-year extension for operating older buses and calling out alleged police overreach following unsatisfactory negotiations with the state government.

The West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association, along with other private bus operator groups, has announced a three-day strike starting May 22, 2025. The protest comes after unproductive talks with state transport officials regarding demands for a two‐year extension for buses older than 15 years and an end to alleged police harassment, reflecting a resistance against authoritarian measures.

On May 22-24, the West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association has called a 72‐hour strike in protest against alleged police excesses and stringent government directives enforcing the Sanjog Portal. The association claims these measures amount to oppressive state actions that threaten their ability to operate and sustain their livelihoods.

The West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association, as part of a coalition of private bus operators, announced a 72‑hour strike starting May 22, 2025, after a series of inconclusive talks with government officials over fare revisions and alleged police harassment. The protest is aimed at pressuring the government for definitive measures and safeguards.

The West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association, as part of a coalition of private bus operators, confirmed their participation in a planned 72-hour strike from May 22 to 24 following failed talks with government officials over issues including bus age extensions, fare revisions, and measures to curb alleged police harassment.

The West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association, along with other transport groups, has announced a 72-hour strike starting May 22, 2025, to protest against alleged police excesses and stringent government directives, including the enforcement of the Sanjog Portal for traffic fines. The strike is a response to what members describe as oppressive policies that are jeopardizing their livelihoods.

The West Bengal Bus-Mini Bus Owners Association, as part of a coalition of five private bus operators’ associations, announced participation in a three-day strike starting May 22 following unsatisfactory talks with government officials over long-standing issues including age extension demands and allegations of police excesses.

On May 20, 2025, as part of a unified platform of private bus operators in West Bengal, the West Bengal Bus Minibus Owners’ Association announced its participation in a three‑day strike starting May 22. The protest aims to demand the resolution of long-standing issues including a two‑year extension for older vehicles and addressing alleged police excesses over traffic violations, following unsatisfactory talks with the state government.

The West Bengal Bus & Minibus Owners' Association has urged Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee to grant a two-year extension on the phase-out of 15-year-old buses. The association argues that maintaining these vehicles a little longer is vital to prevent severe economic hardships for bus operators and protect the livelihoods of thousands of families reliant on private bus services.