09 Jan 2024 | 01:50 PM UTC
Argentina: Unionized bus workers strike in Buenos Aires Province Jan. 9
Unionized bus workers strike in Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, Jan. 9. Disruptions likely.
Unionized bus drivers represented by the Automotive Transport Union (Union Tranviarios Automotor, UTA) have launched an indefinite strike in parts of Buenos Aires Province on Jan. 9. The strike is causing disruptions to the public transportation system in several areas of the province, including Mar del Plata and Bariloche and areas in the outskirts of the capital, including Tigre and Moreno. The purpose of the action is to demand higher pay.
Related protests are possible, though none have yet been confirmed; low-level skirmishes cannot be ruled out during any protest. Demonstrations could result in localized disruptions. The strike will likely result in increased traffic congestion and higher demand for alternative means of transport.
Check local media sources for up-to-date information on the strike. Allow extra time to reach destinations and consider alternative transport options to mitigate travel disruptions if operating in affected areas over the coming days. Avoid all related protests as a precaution and to minimize travel delays. Heed all official directives.
