by EH
Commuters in Trieste and across Friuli Venezia Giulia are bracing for significant travel disruptions on Friday, March 21, as a nationwide 24-hour public transport strike is set to impact local bus, tram, and subway services. The strike, part of a broader wave of industrial action across Italy, was announced by multiple transport unions over the weekend.
Public transport workers in major Italian cities, including Rome and Milan, will stage a walkout, with strike schedules varying from city to city. In Rome, transportation services will be operational during peak hours, from the start of service until 8:30 a.m. and again from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Milan’s ATM network has pledged to guarantee service up until 8:45 a.m. and from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
While exact details for Friuli Venezia Giulia are yet to be confirmed, transport operators in Trieste and Udine are expected to follow similar patterns of disruption. Trieste Trasporti, the city’s main public transport provider, is anticipated to issue service guarantees during select hours, though delays and cancellations remain likely. Commuters traveling between regional hubs, including Gorizia and Pordenone, should also expect interruptions.
The strike has been called by several labor unions, including Cobas Lavoro Privato, Adl Cobas, Sgb, and Cub Trasporti, as part of an ongoing push for higher wages, reduced working hours with maintained salaries, and opposition to the potential privatization of public transport services.
The March 21 action will be followed by another nationwide public transport strike scheduled for April 1, further complicating travel plans for residents and visitors alike.
For the latest updates and official strike information, commuters are advised to check the Italian Ministry of Transport’s website and local transport provider announcements.
