THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: KSRTC unions and others will take part in the state vehicle strike from 6 am to 6 pm today under the leadership of the Joint Strike Committee to protest against the hike in petrol and diesel prices.

All trade unions except BMS in the transport sector will participate in the strike. Autorickshaws, taxis, light vehicles, freight vehicles and private buses will not operate. Milk, newspapers, ambulances, general election vehicles and weddings have been excluded from the strike.