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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Professional Driver Considered Severing a Limb Due to Stress Experienced in the Transport Sector – AKT: Many Are Burned Out Due to Industry Issues

Many professional drivers are struggling with burnout due to structural problems in the transportation sector, as reported by the Auto- and Transport Workers' Union.

Mar 22 • 09:04 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Why your Uber and food delivery could get more expensive

Rideshare and food delivery drivers in Australia are facing reduced earnings amid soaring fuel prices, leading to potential increases in service costs.

Mar 19 • 18:54 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Crisis in public transport: preventive measure prevents Ricco from removing bus fleet from Acre

A Brazilian labor court has prevented Ricco Transportes e Turismo from removing its bus fleet from Acre without judicial authorization, amidst concerns over unpaid wages and social security contributions affecting over 450 workers.

Mar 19 • 16:51 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Bad news in New York: the transport union reports that the MTA put buses with critical brake failures into service

The Transport Workers Union Local 100 claims that the MTA has put at least 23 buses with critical brake failures into service, a claim the MTA denies.

Mar 19 • 16:18 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Strike in Dachau: No City Bus is Moving

Public transport workers in Dachau are on strike as part of a walkout called by the Verdi union, demanding higher wages and reduced working hours.

Mar 19 • 09:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Empty Subway Station During Commuting Hours... Visiting Dalwol Station, the 'Air Transport Station'

Dalwol Station in the Greater Seoul area sees a striking lack of commuters during peak hours, with most passengers being railway workers due to poor accessibility and a lack of nearby residents.

Mar 19 • 08:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Wednesday March of the CNTE: How does the Hoy No Circula operate on March 18 in CDMX and Edomex?

The CNTE plans a 72-hour strike, including a march in Mexico City, prompting specific traffic restrictions and public transport adjustments.

Mar 18 • 00:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mudslide Issues Hit Record Early – Layoff Warnings for Forestry Workers

The Finnish Transport Infrastructure Agency forecasts an early onset of the mudslide season, impacting forestry operations and leading to layoff warnings in the industry.

Mar 17 • 15:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Urban buses resume partial service after strike suspension in São Luís

Urban buses in São Luís partially resumed operations following the suspension of a strike by transport workers after an agreement was reached regarding unpaid wages.

Mar 17 • 10:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Partial bus strike in São Luís reaches its 3rd day this Sunday

A partial bus strike in São Luís, Brazil, has entered its third day with no agreement in sight between workers and employers over delayed salary adjustments.

Mar 15 • 10:39 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court rules that union must maintain 50% of workers during transport strikes in Sorocaba

A Brazilian court has mandated that the local transport union must keep at least 50% of bus operations running during strikes following violent incidents.

Mar 12 • 23:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

End of horse-drawn carriages marks a new phase in Poços de Caldas

The city of Poços de Caldas announced the end of horse-drawn carriage services, introducing electric carriage services instead, while providing support for affected workers.

Mar 11 • 17:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Picketing: Turkish Airlines reiterates commitment to workers’ welfare

Turkish Airlines has reaffirmed its commitment to employee welfare following a shutdown of its operations due to picketing by the National Union of Air Transport Employees.

Mar 11 • 05:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Trade in Ipiales and Tulcán awaits a solution to reactivate transactions

Thousands of workers from the cargo transport and international trade sectors held a protest in Ipiales, demanding lower tariffs and fees for imports and exports between Ecuador and Colombia.

Mar 10 • 23:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Transport app bill: meeting ends without agreement on minimum value of rides and deliveries

A government meeting concerning a bill regulating app-based work ended without consensus on minimum payment for transport and delivery workers.

Mar 10 • 15:26 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

After the Death of a Conductor: For Many Train Attendants, Fear Rides Along

A recent survey shows that fear and insecurity have increased significantly among train attendants and railway workers in Germany following incidents of violence against staff.

Mar 9 • 13:51 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Strikes, March Under High Pressure: From Trains to Planes, All Days at Risk

March will see heightened pressure on service and mobility systems due to a series of planned strikes affecting multiple sectors across Italy.

Mar 9 • 07:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paranapuã Transport Workers Strike on Governador Island, North Zone of Rio

Paranapuã transport workers have gone on strike due to delayed salary payments and issues with meal ticket disbursement.

Mar 5 • 15:56 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
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Rescue teams ferry healthcare workers to and from work

Rescue teams in East Iceland are transporting healthcare workers due to an orange weather warning affecting transport in the region.

Mar 2 • 20:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Here’s how security works on board: sensors to stop the tram in a few moments

The article discusses concerns regarding tram safety in Milan following an incident where a driver may have suffered a medical emergency while driving, prompting unions to request meetings with the transport company to address safety measures.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

How NURTW stopped suspected ritualist from sending baby’s corpse through courier

The Nigerian Union of Road Transport Workers thwarted an attempt by a suspected ritualist to send a one-year-old baby's corpse through a courier service in Abuja.

Mar 1 • 09:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Employees of municipal transport companies are on strike across Germany

Employees of municipal transport companies in Germany have gone on strike, affecting public transportation services.

Feb 27 • 07:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Metro: Work stoppage on Saturday, from the start of circulation until 9 in the morning

Workers of the Athens Urban Transport Organization will strike on Saturday morning to commemorate the anniversary of a railway tragedy.

Feb 26 • 20:02 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Farmers and Transport Workers Threaten to Mobilize During the 2026 World Cup: 'There Are Critical Circumstances'

Farmers and transport workers in Mexico are planning protests during the 2026 World Cup to highlight ongoing issues in agriculture and transportation.

Feb 26 • 19:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

How subways, trains and buses will operate during the protests against labor reform this Friday, February 27

Workers' unions in Argentina are planning a strike and mobilization against labor reform, raising concerns about the impact on public transport services.

Feb 26 • 16:12 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Transporters affected by the ‘narcoblockades’

National transport workers in Mexico are threatening to go on strike due to security concerns and violence caused by drug-related blockades.

Feb 26 • 08:40 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tempe: Nationwide 24-hour strike on Saturday 28/2 – Who participates

A nationwide 24-hour strike in Greece is set for February 28, 2026, in remembrance of the tragic railway disaster in Tempe.

Feb 25 • 12:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Tariff Round: Verdi Paralyzes Buses and Trains on Friday and Saturday

Workers in Germany's public transportation sector are facing significant disruptions due to strikes called by the Verdi union on February 27 and in many places on February 28.

Feb 24 • 15:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Strike in Public Transport: Verdi Should Do Everything for an Acceptable Agreement

A strike by the Verdi union in Germany's public transport sector is set to cause major disruptions as they demand better conditions for workers.

Feb 24 • 13:44 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Germany is Threatened by Travel Chaos Due to Transportation Workers' Strike

Transportation workers across Germany are initiating a 48-hour strike starting Friday, prompting concerns of significant travel disruptions for millions.

Feb 24 • 11:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Railway Workers Don’t Want Longer Trucks

The European Railway and Infrastructure Managers' Community is protesting against the EU's revision of regulations allowing longer trucks in international transport, citing concerns for the railway industry's competitiveness.

Feb 23 • 17:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Finding a job at 50 can be a tough nut to crack. The Brno Public Transport Company is attracting the older generation behind the wheel

The Brno Public Transport Company in Czechia is launching initiatives to attract older drivers to address workforce shortages.

Feb 23 • 15:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A new transport benefit is proposed: here’s who could benefit from it

A proposed bill in Lithuania aims to provide significant public transport discounts for workers living far from their jobs, potentially boosting employment in urban areas.

Feb 21 • 14:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Another Soviet escalator disappears from the Prague metro. Workers are now gradually removing it at Flora

Workers are progressively removing another Soviet-era escalator from the Prague metro at the Flora station.

Feb 20 • 07:47 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Supermarkets, shopping centers, and businesses today during the strike of February 19 by the CGT

The general strike called by the CGT on February 19 impacts the operations of supermarkets and businesses across Argentina, largely influenced by the availability of public transport and workers.

Feb 19 • 15:07 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The CGT activates the fourth general strike against Milei: there will be no transport and the left and K unions will march to Congress

The CGT labor union in Argentina has announced its fourth general strike against President Javier Milei's government due to proposed labor reforms, coinciding with a critical session in Congress.

Feb 18 • 20:36 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Union Leader Arrested After Shootout in Oaxaca Bar Linked to Extortions and Floor Collection

Rene 'N', leader of the Transport Workers Union, was arrested following a shootout in an Oaxaca bar and is linked to extortion and kidnapping charges.

Feb 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

VIDEO: NURTW names Lagos motor-park after Tinubu

The Lagos chapter of the National Union of Road Transport Workers has inaugurated a motor park named after President Bola Tinubu, highlighting his influence since taking office.

Feb 17 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

"No strikes during the Olympics". Salvini mandates air transport workers

Italy's Infrastructure and Transport Minister Matteo Salvini has announced plans to mandate air transport workers amidst announced strikes during the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games in Milan-Cortina 2026.

Feb 13 • 16:34 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
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Semovi CdMx reaches agreement with the Alliance of Tram Workers regarding salaries

The City of Mexico's Mobility Secretariat has reached an agreement with the Alliance of Tram Workers to adjust the minimum salary scale across different levels in the organization.

Feb 11 • 01:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The UTA threatens with a bus strike for Wednesday in the interior of the country

The Union of Automotive Transport Workers (UTA) has announced a potential strike for Wednesday if provincial companies do not meet an agreement similar to that of the AMBA region.

Feb 9 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: 'Money is not everything'

U-Bahn driver Alexandra Novakovic advocates for better appreciation and working conditions for public transport staff amid ongoing strikes in Munich.

Feb 9 • 15:29 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
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the unions of Adif and Renfe still fail to reach an agreement and the strike continues

After three days of negotiations, the Ministry of Transport and unions representing workers from Adif and Renfe have yet to reach an agreement regarding the planned strike on February 9, 10, and 11, with unions calling for increased investments in railway infrastructure following recent accidents.

Feb 6 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bus workers' strike ends after Labor Court decision in São Luís

The strike by urban transport workers in São Luís was concluded following a decision by the Regional Labor Court of the 16th Region.

Feb 5 • 17:29 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Transport and the Adif and Renfe unions still without agreement and the strike on February 9, 10, and 11 continues

Following a second meeting, the Ministry of Transport and representatives of Adif and Renfe workers have yet to reach an agreement regarding a strike scheduled for February 9, 10, and 11 due to recent high-speed train accidents.

Feb 5 • 13:16 UTC

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