Delhi-NCR transport strike May 21-23 threatens last-mile retail supply chains

All India Motor Transport Congress and taxi unions launched a three-day strike across Delhi-NCR protesting the Delhi government's hike in environment compensation cess on commercial vehicles. The shutdown risks stalling last-mile deliveries, restocking cycles and store footfall in the capital region through May 23.

— Source publishedThu, 21 May, 2026, 10:01 IST·First seen Thu, 21 May, 2026, 10:09 IST·Source BL · Consumer & Economy

What happened

All India Motor Transport Congress · Transport and taxi unions began a three-day strike across Delhi-NCR from May 21-23, protesting the Delhi government's hike

Key facts

  • 3 days
  • May 21-23

Why this matters

Recurring NCR transport disruptions strengthen the case for diversifying 3PL exposure and evaluating dark-store or micro-fulfillment tuck-ins to harden last-mile resilience.