12 Jul 2021 | 10:47 AM UTC
Portugal: Public ferry workers to strike in Lisbon July 14-15
Ferry workers to strike in Lisbon, Portugal, July 14-15; service disruptions likely.
Event
Ferry workers employed by Transtejo and Soflusa are planning to hold partial strikes July 14-15 to demand improved pay. The actions are likely to disrupt ferry services connecting Lisbon and locations south of the Tagus River.
Delays and cancellations are likely to affected ferry services. Congestion is likely on ferry services that do run.
Context
Transtejo and Soflusa runs passenger and vehicle ferries between Lisbon and the districts of Almada and Setubal.
Advice
Check service status before travel if planning to use ferry service across the Tagus River during the strike. Consider alternative overland routes such as the A-2 and A-12 highways.
