As per reports, commercial transporters and drivers’ unions across Delhi-NCR have commenced a three-day strike from Thursday to Saturday (21-23 May), following a call by the All India Motor Transport Congress (AIMTC) and supporting transport associations over revised Environment Compensation Cess (ECC), proposed entry restrictions on BS-IV commercial vehicles, and pending fare revision demands for taxi and auto-rickshaw operators.

• The strike is being supported by over 68 transport unions and associations, including truckers, goods vehicle operators, taxi drivers, auto-rickshaw drivers, and app-based commercial transport workers. AIMTC has stated that the action is being organised to oppose the increase in ECC on Delhi-bound commercial goods vehicles and the proposed restriction on the entry of non-Delhi registered BS-IV goods vehicles from 01 November 2026.
• Transporters have opposed the revised ECC structure, under which the levy for light commercial vehicles and two-axle trucks has reportedly increased from INR 1,400 to INR 2,000, while larger trucks are reportedly required to pay INR 4,000 as ECC along with INR 1,200 as municipal tax. The unions have stated that the revised charges have increased operational costs for goods movement into Delhi-NCR.
• Taxi and auto-rickshaw unions have also joined the protest over delayed fare revision, rising fuel costs, vehicle fitness certificate expenses, and alleged financial pressure linked to app-based aggregator operations. Reports indicate that cabs, auto-rickshaws, and several commercial transport services may remain unavailable or operate at reduced frequency during the strike period.
• Essential goods vehicles are reportedly exempted to prevent disruption to critical commodity supplies. However, delays in wholesale goods movement, retail deliveries, industrial logistics, and inter-state freight movement remain likely due to reduced transporter participation and possible disruption at Delhi-NCR entry points.
• In addition, transporters from Madhya Pradesh have extended support to AIMTC’s strike call and have reportedly been asked to halt loading and movement of Delhi-NCR-bound vehicles during the protest period. This may affect inbound movement of grocery items, dry fruits, spices, auto parts, garments, fruits, utensils, electronics, toys, and hardware goods from Madhya Pradesh to Delhi-NCR.
• A demonstration is also scheduled near the Delhi Secretariat on Saturday (23 May). Localised congestion and security deployment are likely around the Secretariat, ITO, Vikas Marg, and adjoining routes in case of mobilisation by participating unions.