DRC: Significant transport disruptions likely in Bukavu, Sud-Kivu Province, after public transport workers launch three-day strike April 9

Significant transport disruptions will likely affect Bukavu, Sud-Kivu Province, through April 11 after local public transport workers launched a three-day strike April 9. The purpose of the work stoppage is to denounce traffic police personnel's alleged harassment of public transport drivers. Many buses, taxis, and motorbikes have reportedly ceased operating in the city, causing some students and employees to be late to school and work.

Striking public transport workers may stage related demonstrations in Bukavu over the coming days, particularly near police stations or governmental buildings. Authorities will likely deploy a heightened security presence to the sites of any rallies that materialize. The strike may disrupt the operations of some local schools and businesses due to students' and employees' difficulty in reaching schools and workplaces. Increased demand for alternative modes of transport is likely for the duration of the labor action.