 Across Asia: Australia
(China Daily)
Updated: 2008-07-02 07:41 Truckers clog freeway Australian truckers clogged a commuter freeway yesterday in protest against rising fuel costs, as their union said drivers were risking lives by cutting maintenance and working longer hours to absorb the costs. About 100 truckers staged a "go slow" convoy on the main freeway from Newcastle to Sydney, driving 90 kmh slower than the freeway limit. Rising fuel costs have become a major political issue for Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd who had promised before his election last November to tackle higher petrol prices. (China Daily 07/02/2008 page11) |
