Brazil: Public bus workers to strike in Sao Luis April 25

Event

Public bus employees affiliated with the Union of Bus Workers (Sindicato dos Rodoviarios) are staging a strike in the Metropolitan Area of Sao Luis, Maranhao State, April 25. The participants announced the strike to make salary demands after failing to reach an agreement with state authorities on April 24. The labor action will likely impact bus services throughout the Metropolitan Area of Sao Luis. While authorities ordered the workers to keep at least 70 percent of public bus services running during the strike, it remains unclear if the striking workers will adhere to this.

Related protests are possible, though none have been confirmed as yet. In addition to the direct impact on public transport in Sao Luis, the walkout could result in increased traffic congestion and demand for taxis and app-based ride-sharing.

Advice

Reconfirm public transportation schedules if traveling within the city of Sao Luis April 25. Allow extra time to reach destinations. Avoid any possible protests. Heed instructions from authorities.