Brazil: Bus workers striking in the Federal District Nov. 6

Bus workers in the Federal District, including Brasilia, are striking on Nov. 6 to demand better working conditions and a salary increase. All public bus services are fully suspended. While authorities had determined that bus services had to operate at full capacity during peak hours, workers have maintained the full suspension of services on the morning of Nov. 6. There is no confirmation on whether services will run in the afternoon, including during peak hours between 17:00-19:30 on Nov. 6.

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