20 Sep 2021 | 10:41 AM UTC
Colombia: Bus drivers to strike in Barranquilla from 05:30 Sept. 20. Associated protest planned
Bus drivers to strike in Barranquilla, Colombia, from 05:30 Sept. 20, protest at Murillo street bridge during the day. Disruptions likely.
Event
Bus drivers have announced they plan to strike in Barranquilla Sept. 20 starting 05:30. Striking drivers will also gather at the Murillo street bridge in the south of the city for an associated protest; the time of the gathering is unclear. The action is to demand that authorities offer them more protection from a recent wave of attacks allegedly targeting drivers.
The strike will likely cause transport disruptions across Barranquilla Sept. 20, Higher-than-normal traffic volume is likely on major roads, as commuters resort to using private vehicles due to reduced bus availability. Increased crowding on other forms of public transport could also occur.
The protest will likely cause localized ground transport disruptions in the vicinity of Murillo street bridge through the morning of Sept. 20. Police will almost certainly deploy to monitor the protest. Clashes between police and protesting bus drivers are possible.
Advice
Confirm transportation arrangements. Allow additional travel time if using ground transport in Barranquilla Sept. 20. Avoid the vicinity of the protest.
