Transporters across the state have warned of an indefinite strike from March 5 if the state government fails to address their demands in a week. The call has been given by the Maharashtra Transport Action Committee, representing truck, tempo, bus, and school bus operators. The Mumbai School Bus Association has also joined the agitation, raising concerns during state board and CBSE examinations.

A major flashpoint remains the implementation of e-challans, which transporters allege are being issued without due process. Operators claim penalties are imposed without real-time alerts or clear photographic evidence. Concerns have also been raised over mandatory vehicle retro-fitments such as CCTVs and panic buttons, with stakeholders demanding technical scrutiny before enforcement. School bus operators have sought designated halting zones near schools, while goods transporters have pressed for marked loading and unloading areas.