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Inter-state travel across South India faces a massive disruption as omni bus operators from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala, and Puducherry<\/strong> have launched an indefinite strike<\/strong> from today. The protest targets what operators call \u201cunfair and unsustainable\u201d road tax policies<\/strong> imposed by individual states, which they claim are crippling private transport operations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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All India Permits vs State Road Taxes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

At the heart of the dispute is the All India Tourist Permit (AITP)<\/strong> system. Under this, buses are authorised to operate across states after paying a national-level \u201chome tax\u201d in their registration state. However, several states, including Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, have begun imposing additional road taxes<\/strong> on out-of-state vehicles, leading to double taxation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A member of the Tamil Nadu Omni Bus Association<\/strong> told NDTV, \u201cWe already pay the home tax in our registered state. When other states impose their own road tax, it becomes financially unsustainable and defeats the purpose of the All India Permit.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Tamil Nadu association, which initiated the strike, said that the current structure \u201cviolates the spirit of national integration in transportation\u201d and has left private bus operators struggling to survive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Widespread Impact on Travellers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With nearly 1,500 omni buses<\/strong> off the roads, passengers who rely on long-distance private buses between southern cities\u2014such as Chennai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Hyderabad, and Tirupati<\/strong>\u2014face major inconvenience. The timing worsens matters, as demand for inter-state travel surges during the festive season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In Kerala, the Luxury Bus Owners Association<\/strong> announced that services to Tamil Nadu and Karnataka have been suspended since Monday evening. The association\u2019s president, A.J. Rijas<\/strong>, said buses from Kerala with valid AITPs are being fined and detained unlawfully<\/strong> by authorities in neighbouring states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Government Response Awaited<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The Tamil Nadu Omni Bus Operators Association<\/strong> is scheduled to meet the State Transport Minister<\/strong> today to seek a resolution. A government statement is expected following the talks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meanwhile, operators deny allegations of fare overcharging during festivals, arguing that rising fuel prices, tolls, and multiple taxes<\/strong> have forced them to increase ticket prices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unless a consensus is reached soon, travellers across South India are likely to face major disruptions and fare spikes<\/strong> in the coming days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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