New Delhi | The strike by the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) bus drivers entered the second day on Wednesday, leaving commuters in the lurch.

The drivers, mostly of the new electric buses, are mainly demanding daily-wage hikes, medical facilities and overtime payment.

"We back the demand of drivers, currently no government representatives have reached out to us. Our strike is peaceful and we have decided not to drive buses," said Lalit Chaudhary, president of the DTC Karamchari Ekta Union.

According to the protesting drivers, a penalty is imposed on them in case the bus suffers any damage, which, they said, should be removed.

Commuters said on social media platforms that fewer buses were available on roads on Wednesday, causing problems in daily commute. Currently, there are around 6,500 total DTC buses in the city.

Several parents also complained about the lack of bus service for schools