India, Jan. 20 -- Transport workers employed with Karnataka's state-run bus corporations have decided to restart protests next week, stepping up pressure on the government over unresolved pay issues that have been pending for years.

The Joint Action Committee (JAC), which brings together unions from all Road Transport Corporations (RTCs) in the state, has announced a 'Bengaluru Chalo' protest, The Hindu reported.

As part of this, employees will hold a day-long demonstration at Freedom Park on January 29, from 10 am to 4 pm.

Union leaders said workers from all four government transport corporations will travel to Bengaluru to take part. Ahead of the protest, the JAC has submitted a written memorandum to Transport Minister Ramalinga Redd...