On Friday, the bus drivers of Rio Branco's collective transport system conducted a warning strike in the early hours, which significantly disrupted public transport services throughout the city. The strike occurred at the Urban Terminal, affecting various bus lines that serve different regions of the capital of Acre, Brazil. Transit services were reported to normalize by 9 a.m. after the drivers' action.

The president of the Workers' Union for Passenger and Cargo Transport in Acre, Antônio Neto, indicated that the strike was initiated due to ongoing issues related to the delayed payment of salaries and benefits for the drivers. He mentioned that he would be attending a meeting with the Municipal Superintendency of Transport and Transit (RBTrans) to discuss potential resolutions concerning the drivers’ unpaid wages, highlighting the unresolved nature of these financial grievances which the union has reported have persisted since the end of the previous year.

This strike is an example of the broader issues facing public transportation workers in Brazil, where many drivers across different cities have expressed similar concerns regarding labor conditions and compensation. The strike not only impacts the daily commute of local residents but also puts pressure on municipal authorities to address these critical labor issues to avoid further disruptions in public transport services.