The indefinite strike called by the employees of road transport corporations in Karnataka over wage related issue entered its ninth day on Thursday, continuing to affect bus services across the state. With a stalemate between the government and employees of four transport corporations in the state, over their demand for wages as per the 6th Pay Commission continuing, majority workers did not turn up for work, resulting in buses remaining off road, affecting commuters. Aimed at intensifying their protest, the striking employees have decided to stage a candlelight protest on Thursday evening. They have also planned to approach all the MLAs to urge them to raise their issue at the government-level.