Finally, the striking MSRTC workers have been returning to work in thousands everyday, with services slowly returning to normalcy, just in time of May vacation.

“As of April 19, around 7,435 employees have joined back with the total working number now going up to around 70,000. Most of the bus depots are now opening with bus services and operations resuming its normal fleet. Plans have also begun for vacation special buses,” a senior official said. The official said the biggest challenge is now to restore bus operations to normalcy and tide over the losses.