16 Nov 2018 | 09:15 AM UTC
Italy: Series of transportation strikes November 17-30
Series of strikes to affect air, rail, and public transportation November 17, 23, and 30
Event
A series of strikes is set to affect air, rail, and public transportation in the coming weeks.
A 24-hour public transportation strike is set to take place in Turin (Piedmont region) on Saturday, November 17. Only minimal metro, tram, and bus services will be available from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 12:00 to 15:00 (local time). Public transportation workers will also be on strike in Naples on November 27 from 09:30 to 13:30, and in Verona on November 30 from 17:00 to 21:00.
On November 23, workers from the Trenitalia public railway company will hold a strike from 09:00 to 17:00.
On November 30, a 24-hour work stoppage by employees of Milan's Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN) international airports will be held. Flight and operational disruptions are likely.
Advice
Individuals in Italy are advised to confirm their travel reservations and seek for alternative means of transportation when necessary.
