This Thursday November 28 and Friday November 29Municipal and highway bus drivers have been called for a national strike by the Comisiones Obreras union (FSC-CCOO).
Although other unions, like UGT and SLThave decided to cancel, the strike will significantly affect the Madrid service.
Furthermore, if no agreement is reached, new strikes are planned for December 5 and 9, possibly unlimited from December 23.
The Community of Madrid has established minimum services to mitigate the impact of the strike, which affects all lines.
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Peak hour (6:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.): 75% of scheduled services will be guaranteed.
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Off-peak hours: coverage will be 50%.
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Night lines: 45% of usual service will be maintained.
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Public holidays: minimum services will reach 50%.
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80% during peak hours.
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45% during off-peak hours.
In addition, essential services, such as school transport (60%) and transport for people with reduced mobility (90%), are also covered to guarantee fundamental rights.
📢 On the occasion of the transport strike called for this Thursday, November 28 and Friday, November 29, the following minimum services have been established:
➡ During peak hours: 75% of the service.
➡ During off-peak hours: 50% of the service.
➡ Night lines: one car per line. pic.twitter.com/5ZTkdi132Q-EMT Madrid (@EMTmadrid) November 27, 2024
User Recommendations
Users are advised to plan their journeys in advance as delays and crowds are expected on operational lines. It is also important Check for real-time updates on the EMT website and other operators.
The strike in the national context
The strike is national and will extend to urban and interurban buses in other municipalities. The protest seeks to make the sector’s labor demands visible across the countrywith particular attention to the negotiation of salary and professional improvements.
Madrid, the epicenter of urban transport, will experience days with a high impact on mobility, especially during rush hours. Plan your travels to avoid setbacks.
