by InTrieste
An Italian court has reinstated a planned 24-hour public transport strike, overturning a government order to limit it to four hours. The decision ensures the strike will proceed nationwide, affecting trains, buses, and other public transit.
The strike has begun at 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 12, and will disrupt long-distance, regional, and local rail services, as well as metro, bus, and tram networks in cities across Italy. Healthcare and education sectors will also be impacted, though airlines are excluded.
Focus on Friuli Venezia Giulia and Trieste
In Friuli Venezia Giulia, particularly in Trieste, the strike’s effects are expected to be significant. Local transport authority Trieste Trasporti announced that buses will operate only during the guaranteed service periods: from the start of service until 8:29 a.m. and from 12:31 p.m. to 3:29 p.m. These disruptions will impact daily commuters and the city’s bustling tourism sector, which relies on consistent transport services.
Trieste’s labor movements, rooted in the region’s industrial and maritime history, remain at the forefront of advocating for workers’ rights. USB’s protest highlights grievances over deteriorating working conditions and the perceived erosion of labor protections.
For the latest updates, including service availability, visit the Trieste Trasporti website.
