RTC strike called off after marathon talks lead to common ground between govt and unions - The HinduPublished - April 25, 2026 12:50 am IST - HYDERABADBuses parked at the Cantonment Bus Depot in Hyderabad as TGSRTC employees called for a State-wide strike on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: G. RamakrishnaAfter three days of RTC buses being off the roads, intense negotiations between the Telangana government and RTC Unions succeeded late on Friday night. Restoration of bus services is expected from Saturday morning.On Friday, both the government and RTC JAC leaders sat across the table, and paid their respects to K Shankar Goud, the driver who lost his life during the protests.Published - April 25, 2026 12:50 am ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }