# DTC driver strike in Delhi > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/dtc-driver-strike-in-delhi > Updated: 2026-09-21T13:30:05.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2. A strike by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) contractual drivers has caused significant disruptions to public transportation in Delhi. Initially, the strike entered its third day, affecting approximately 6 million daily commuters and forcing reliance on more expensive transport alternatives. In response to the shortage of buses, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation increased train services to accommodate passengers. As the strike extended to six days, the focus shifted toward government negotiations. Transport Minister Pankaj Singh directed officials to consult the labour department regarding driver demands, which include higher daily wages, the implementation of a basic dearness allowance (DA), medical facilities, and overtime pay. Protesters, specifically those employed by private companies contracted to operate electric buses, are also seeking to be moved directly onto the DTC payroll. The DTC Karamachari Ekta Union has threatened further agitation, termed a ‘kaam band’, starting September 28 if their demands remain unmet. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-21: Delhi government consults labour department over DTC driver strike Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh has ordered a labour department review to address wage and benefit demands from striking DTC electric bus drivers. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-government-consults-labour-department-over-dtc-driver-strike ### 2026-09-16: DTC bus strike in Delhi enters third day, disrupting city transport DTC driver strike in Delhi enters its third day over wage and benefit demands, disrupting travel for 6 million commuters and prompting Delhi Metro to increase train services to manage the surge. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/delhi-metro-increases-services-amid-dtc-bus-driver-strike --- Cite as: DTC driver strike in Delhi. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/dtc-driver-strike-in-delhi