30 Jan 2023 | 06:02 PM UTC
Australia: Bus staff in Gold Coast and Tweed to strike 00:05 Jan. 31-00:05 Feb. 1
Bus drivers in Gold Coast and Tweed, Australia, plan to stage a 24-hour strike from 00:05 Jan. 31; transport disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized bus drivers in Gold Coast and Tweed, plan to stage a 24-hour strike from 00:05 Jan. 31 to demand better pay and remedy of staff shortages. Organizers expect the walkout will significantly impact bus services; school bus services will operate normally, however.
Crowding is likely on bus services that do run, as is increased demand for alternative means of transport. Heavier traffic congestion is also possible, particularly during rush hours as commuters who would normally use public transportation resort to driving their own personal vehicles. Although labor leaders have announced no specific plans for such gatherings, striking drivers could stage localized pickets or other forms of protest as part of their action.
Advice
Plan accordingly for bus service disruptions and increased demand for alternative transportation. Allow additional travel time to reach destinations. Check public transit schedules for possible service changes.
