Public life in many parts of TN disrupted as Transport staff go on strike

Stone pelting reported in some parts; 90% of about 150,000 employees to join strike

The strike called by various trade unions in the Tamil Nadu State Transport Corporation (TNSTC) saw mixed reactions from employees on Monday with some unions affiliated to the ruling All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (AIADMK) not participating in the protest. 

While buses in Chennai were plying, transport was affected badly in other parts of the state, and a few stone-pelting incidents and cases of blocking buses were reported as well. The Tamil Nadu government has beefed up security in Chennai and other major cities to face the strike on Monday.

Buses on long-distance journeys from Koyambedu bus terminus, which