Unions like Bangalore Tourist Taxi Operators Association and Federation of Karnataka Taxi Drivers Associations said vehicles driven by its members will operate during the 12-hour strike.Some cab and autorickshaw driver unions have decided to support the strike and stay off road from 6 am to 6 pm.Transport minister D C Thammanna said the government does not support the strike.

"We are against the proposed changes.Government-run Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation (KSRTC) and Namma Metro will operate as usual."About 1.KSRTC staff and Workers Federation, backed by All India Trade Union Congress, is not participating in the strike. Weve made arrangements to ensure commuters are not troubled," Thammanna told The Times of India (TOI).Bengaluru: Commuters and office goers in Karnataka may face difficulties on Tuesday due to the nationwide transport strike called by the All India Motor Transport Organisation against certain sections of Motor Vehicles Bills 2017.The strike has been called against certain sections of the Motor Vehicle Act amendment which according to those protesting against it, seeks to divest states of certain powers to frame rules and place these with the Union Government.No private schools will be shut down because of transport protests. If it is cleared, it promises to bring widespread changes to the old MV Act of 1988, including higher penalties, protection for good samaritans and stricter rules.The bill has already been passed by the Lok Sabha and is pending approval of the Rajya Sabha.

The transport strike is happening since protesters want withdrawal of the Motor Vehicle Amendment Bill and hike in insurance premium and fuel prices.5 lakh autos in Bengaluru will not operate; other unions, too, have extended support to the protest," said Rudramurthy, general secretary, China disposer Manufacturers auto drivers union. They also staged a demonstration in front of Town Hall at 10 am and marched till Freedom Park. The southern states have written to the Centre opposing a few proposals.The major brunt of Tuesdays transport strike will be borne by I-T hub, Bengaluru where autorickshaw union said they would stay off the road.(With inputs from agencies)