Berlin Public Transport passengers on Monday, February 10, 2024 VERDI union. According to Industrial Zaporozhye, citing Renewz, the Verdi union called on employees of Berlin Transport Enterprises (BVG) to hold a 24 -hour strike. Because of this, the subway, trams and buses BVG will almost completely stop working from the beginning of the change early in the morning.
This is the second strike in the current round of tariff negotiations. Earlier, on January 27, 2024, a similar action was already held that paralyzed much of the urban transport.
Verdi states that the burden on BVG staff is excessive due to the increase in the number of passengers, lack of staff and long changes. Basic Trade Union Requirements:
- Reduced Working Time for Variable Workers,
- Increasing wages by at least 10.5%,
- Fair Wage Indexation with Inflation. -Heading “> What transport won't work through strike
🚫 will not work:
- subway (all lines)
- Trams
- Bvg buses
✅ will work unchanged:
- < l> s-bahn Berlin -a city-owned Deutsche Bahn will run on a normal schedule.
- regional trains Berlin will work unchanged.BVG-MUVA and private buses which are running on a contract with BVG will also continue to work.
Due to the stop of the subway, trams and buses, the residents of Berlin will have to look for other ways of transportation. Here are a few options:
✔ s-bahn and regional trains is the best option for those who go to work.- Electrics, bicycles and carchanges (Tier, Lime, Bolt, Miles) can be a good alternative.
✔ taxi and joint travel services – Uber, FREE NOW, but demand may be high. > ✔ companions -it is worth agreeing to joint trips with colleagues or neighbors.The BVG warning strike will begin on Monday, February 10, 2024, at the beginning of the shift and will last all day. According to the plans, on Tuesday, February 11, 2024, public transport should return to normal mode. > Bvg – The company regrets inconvenience for passengers, but notes that negotiations on the tariff agreement. Restriction.
🔹 Policy -The Berlin Senate calls for a quick resolution of the tariff conflict to avoid further strikes.BVG warning strike on February 10, 2024 will cause considerable difficulty in moving the city. Buses, trams and subway will not work, while city trains, regional trains and private carriers will continue passenger service. Those who use public transport should think in advance alternative routes.
Recall that on January 27, BVG also held a strike.
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