India, June 5 -- The proposed statewide strike by private bus operators in Odisha on June 10 has been postponed following discussions with government officials, offering temporary relief to thousands of daily commuters.

Private bus owners warn of fresh agitation after June 30 The decision was taken after a meeting between representatives of the State Private Bus Owners' Association and the Transport Commissioner on Friday. The association agreed to suspend its strike call and give the state government time until June 29 to address its demands, particularly regarding a further hike in bus fares and other operational issues.

Speaking to reporters, Association General Secretary Debendra Kumar Sahoo said the strike scheduled for June 10 wo...