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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Drivers' strike at Ricco: 30% of fleet not operating during rush hour in the capital, says union

Bus drivers in Rio Branco are on partial strike, leading to 30% of the fleet not operating during peak hours due to delayed salary payments.

Mar 18 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Multi-day Warning Strike Paralyzes Dachau Bus Services

Bus services in Dachau are severely disrupted due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union affecting local drivers.

Mar 17 • 14:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus Drivers' Strike Suspended and Buses Return to Circulate in São Luís on Tuesday (17)

The bus drivers' strike in São Luís has been suspended, allowing public transportation to resume operations starting Tuesday morning after a negotiation between labor representatives and transportation companies.

Mar 16 • 20:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial Strike Reaches 4th Day and Urban Buses Remain Stationary in São Luís

Urban bus drivers in São Luís continue a partial strike into its fourth day, with no resolution in sight for their wage dispute.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lack of urban buses in São Luís hampers commuting and daily routine of passengers

The strike by bus drivers in São Luís has caused significant disruptions to public transport, leaving many passengers struggling to navigate the city without urban buses.

Mar 14 • 00:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers strike affects bus lines in Rio Branco this Friday (13)

Bus drivers in Rio Branco, Brazil, held a warning strike affecting local transit lines due to delayed salary payments.

Mar 13 • 14:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial strike leaves São Luís without urban buses after delay in payment to drivers

A partial strike by bus drivers in São Luís has halted urban bus operations due to wage payment delays, while semi-urban services remain mostly unaffected.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Bus driver can soon call for help with a button press in Lahti - threats are part of drivers' daily life

Lahti's public transport plans to install emergency buttons in 50 buses to enhance safety for drivers and passengers amid rising threats.

Mar 12 • 15:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers stage a new strike in Sorocaba

Bus drivers in Sorocaba, Brazil, staged a protest demanding increased safety measures after a recent incident involving an assault on one of their own.

Mar 11 • 17:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After assault case, bus drivers strike and demand safety in Sorocaba

Bus drivers in Sorocaba, Brazil, organized a strike to demand better safety measures following an assault incident involving a colleague.

Mar 9 • 18:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Lux Express: female bus drivers help alleviate the growing driver crisis

Lux Express employs 15 female bus drivers, contributing to addressing the increasing shortage of professional drivers across Europe.

Mar 8 • 07:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How much do drivers and bus operators earn in March 2026

The UTA reached an agreement with employers to increase salaries for public transport drivers in Argentina amid a conflict over wages.

Mar 5 • 20:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Lahden bus drivers got toilets, but they don't work - frozen pipes and a 100-euro deposit are causing issues

Bus drivers in Lahti, Finland, have received access to toilets after a long wait, but ongoing functional issues such as frozen pipes and faulty electronic locks persist.

Mar 4 • 14:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In four hours, fines totaling 70,000. Drivers on the D10 were checked by police from a bus

Police in Czechia checked drivers on the D10 highway from a bus, issuing fines amounting to 70,000 CZK in just four hours.

Mar 1 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Johan Croneman: The bus drivers may be the most lovable people of Vasaloppet

Johan Croneman praises the bus drivers in the documentary 'Brytbussen', highlighting their compassion and understanding for participants who fail to finish Vasaloppet.

Feb 28 • 09:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Child Hitmen. The Stories of Teenagers Who Killed Taxi Drivers and Bus Drivers to Create Chaos in Rosario

The article discusses the alarming trend of adolescents in Rosario, Argentina, engaging in violent crime, specifically targeting taxi and bus drivers, exacerbating the city's chaos and insecurity.

Feb 28 • 04:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Revealed the 'secret weapon' of bus drivers: 'Can I?'

A user went viral for revealing the 'secret weapon' used by bus drivers in Buenos Aires, sparking curiosity among public transport users.

Feb 26 • 23:41 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Every other bus driver barely has time to eat lunch

A recent survey indicates that nearly half of bus drivers struggle to take proper lunch breaks, leading to concerns over their wellbeing and safety on the job.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Running a red light and using a bus lane: nearly 2,000 drivers in AL had their driver's license suspended in 2025

In 2025, Alagoas saw 1,752 drivers have their National Driver's License suspended due to serious traffic violations, primarily for running red lights and driving in bus lanes.

Feb 24 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night on the Plane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in a plane at Munich airport due to the unavailability of bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 19:16 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Night in the Airplane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night in an airplane at Munich airport due to a lack of available bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Night in the Plane: No Bus Driver, Nowhere

Five hundred passengers were forced to spend the night on a plane in Munich due to a lack of bus drivers to transport them to the terminal.

Feb 23 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers can stop outside bus stops after 8 PM for women in João Pessoa

Bus drivers in João Pessoa, Brazil, are allowed to make stops outside designated bus stops for women after 8 PM, provided the location is deemed safe.

Feb 20 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

TS: The Price Tag for Bus Drivers' Bathroom Breaks Would Be Eight Million

A study indicates that adding bathroom breaks for bus drivers in the Turku region would cost around eight million euros.

Feb 20 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Warning strike in local transport: Standstill in Regensburg, Landshut, and Passau

Warning strikes in local transport have paralyzed public transit in Regensburg, Passau, and Landshut, as bus drivers joined the protest.

Feb 20 • 07:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Calculation reveals: This is how much the bathroom break for bus drivers in Turku would cost

The city of Turku has calculated that providing bathroom breaks for bus drivers would cost about eight million euros.

Feb 20 • 05:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: Frosty temperatures put the cleanliness of buses to the test

Bus drivers start their first rounds before dawn, with cleaning crews working tirelessly in freezing temperatures to prepare the vehicles for the morning rush.

Feb 19 • 07:59 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform: CGT pressures the bus drivers' chief to adhere to the strike

The CGT is pressuring Roberto Fernández, leader of the bus drivers' union, to participate in an upcoming general strike against labor reform in Argentina.

Feb 17 • 17:41 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Indications of false contracting in the industry

There are indications of false contracting among tour guides and bus drivers in Iceland, reflecting potential exploitation and loss of rights for workers in the tourism sector.

Feb 12 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Collective Bargaining: New Strikes in Local Transport

Bus drivers and other local transport workers in Bavaria are striking for higher wages, disrupting services in cities such as Munich, Nuremberg, and Passau.

Feb 12 • 11:34 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT: Work in the bus depot starts as early as midnight

In Tallinn, despite ailing bus drivers, public transport operations are maintained to meet service agreements.

Feb 9 • 22:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Warning Strike: Dachau City Buses Will Be Struck on Wednesday

The upcoming warning strike will halt all city bus services in Dachau on February 11 due to a labor dispute affecting bus drivers.

Feb 9 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? End of the bus drivers strike, one month of missing children, policeman arrested with stolen car, and other news of the week on g1 MA

The article discusses various highlights from the week, including the end of a bus drivers' strike, a month since children went missing, and a policeman being arrested for being in possession of a stolen vehicle.

Feb 8 • 14:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Even with the end of the general strike, bus drivers of Expresso Rei de França, formerly 1001, remain on strike

Despite the general strike ending, bus drivers from Expresso Rei de França continue to strike due to delayed salary payments and other compensation issues.

Feb 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Next Week: Public Transport in Munich Will Be Striking Again – Other Areas Are Affected Too

Public transport workers in Munich, including U-Bahn, tram, and bus drivers, are set to strike again, with additional strikes expected in other sectors such as education and healthcare.

Feb 7 • 11:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After new agreement, urban transport buses will return to circulate in São Luís in the early hours of this Saturday (7)

Following negotiations involving the Maranhão Public Prosecutor's Office, urban transport buses in São Luís will resume service early Saturday morning after a temporary 6% wage adjustment for drivers was requested.

Feb 6 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

TRT decides to block the assets of companies after breaching the agreement on the end of the bus drivers' strike in São Luís

The Regional Labor Court of the 16th Region announced measures to immediately block assets of urban bus companies due to their noncompliance with a collective agreement ending a strike by bus drivers in São Luís.

Feb 6 • 16:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bus Strike: Which Lines Are Not Operating and Until When Today, Friday, February 6

A bus strike has been confirmed by drivers demanding unpaid salaries and allowances, affecting several lines.

Feb 6 • 12:22 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

An Exceptional Way to Live Strong in Jyväskylä’s Local Transport – One Hundred Thanks per Hour

In Jyväskylä, nearly every passenger thanks the bus driver upon exiting, a long-standing tradition that showcases courtesy and respect among commuters.

Feb 6 • 11:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers ignore court decision and strike enters 8th day without urban buses in São Luís

The bus drivers' strike in São Luís has reached its eighth day, with no urban buses operating despite a court order to end the strike.

Feb 6 • 09:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Major shortage of bus drivers - Västerbotten needs to hire 150 new ones

Västerbotten faces the challenge of hiring 150 new bus drivers over the next three years, aiming to improve working conditions, scheduling, and attract more female drivers.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Labor Court determines end to the strike of bus drivers in São Luís and a 5.5% salary increase

The Labor Court of the 16th Region has ordered a 5.5% salary increase for urban bus drivers in São Luís to end their strike.

Feb 5 • 15:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court determines price limits on app rides during bus drivers' strike in São Luís

A court in Maranhão has ordered Uber and 99 to limit ride prices during the bus drivers' strike in the Greater São Luís area in response to reported abusive pricing.

Feb 5 • 11:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The bus drivers' strike continues in the urban system in São Luís; hearing attempts agreement this Thursday

A new conciliation hearing is set for Thursday in São Luís to resolve the ongoing bus drivers' strike, which has resulted in the complete shutdown of the urban transportation system.

Feb 5 • 11:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Bus drivers illegally refuel 8,000 liters of diesel with company card in Janakkala – sentence for two

Two bus drivers have been sentenced to conditional imprisonment for fraud after illegally refueling 8,000 liters of diesel using a company card during their shifts at Vekka Group.

Feb 5 • 10:11 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for drivers in Miami: thousands of pending fines have been eliminated

An internal audit revealed mass cancellations of school bus-related penalties in Miami-Dade, providing relief to many motorists due to administrative errors and legal failures.

Feb 4 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Strike of bus drivers: MPT requests temporary adjustment of 6% and maintenance of 80% of the fleet in São Luís

The Labor Public Ministry (MPT) has filed a collective strike dispute in the Regional Labor Court requesting a temporary salary adjustment of 6% for bus drivers in São Luís to end a public transport strike.

Feb 4 • 20:54 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York seeks school bus drivers: how to apply, requirements, and salary

New York is actively recruiting school bus drivers due to a shortage in various districts, providing details on the application process, requirements, and salary information.

Feb 4 • 18:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus drivers of the semi-urban system resume strike on Wednesday in Greater São Luís

Bus drivers in Greater São Luís have resumed their strike shortly after returning to work, protesting a proposed 5.5% salary increase by their employers.

Feb 4 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Semi-urban transport buses return to circulation this Wednesday (4); strike continues in São Luís

Semi-urban transport buses in São Luís will resume operations from midnight Wednesday, while the bus drivers' strike remains ongoing for local routes.

Feb 3 • 21:39 UTC

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