On Monday, January 1st, drivers in Ara and Piro went on strike, protesting against stricter regulations. This significantly affected transportation, with only tempos operating on the roads. Buses and trucks ran at a reduced frequency. In Piro, the lack of buses led to crowded railway stations as people travelled to destinations...
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like Ara, Patna, Sasaram, and Bhabua by train. Tempos operated for short distances like Ara to Sasaram, Dehri, and Bikramganj, but charged exorbitant fares. The strike disrupted travel plans and prevented goods from reaching their destinations. The absence of sand trucks in Sahar block resulted in deserted roads.