Central Transport bus drivers go on strike

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The drivers of Central Transport Company Ltd on strike at their Vatuwaqa depot today. Picture: RAMA

THIRTY five bus drivers of Central Transport Limited in Vatuwaqa are currently on strike raising their grievances on their current wages.

Sheikh Abudhulla, 58 said he has worked for the company as a bus driver for company over the past 15 years.

He claimed the only increment  last year was for non-union members while the union members were left out.

“The working conditions here is very poor. The pay is worse, we want an increment because the prices of goods and services are increasing,” Mr Abudhulla said.

The bus routes for  Central Transport Limited that were disrupted  due to the strike include Vatuwaqa, USP, ANZ Bank,Samabula, CWM Hospital, Toorak and the Suva Bus Stand.

Meanwhile questions sent to the bus company still remain unanswered.

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