Honduras: Public transport workers launch strike in several urban centers on Aug. 19

Unionized public transport workers launched a strike in several urban centers across Honduras on Aug. 19. The action is affecting cities in central and western Honduras, including Tegucigalpa, San Pedro Sula, La Ceiba, and Choluteca. Bus services on several public transport routes throughout the cities are affected. Participants are demanding the overdue payment of subsidies. Strike-related demonstrations are also possible, especially near government buildings and along major thoroughfares.

Significant disruptions to urban transport and heightened demand for alternative modes of transport are likely during the strike. Traffic congestion could be heavier during the work stoppage if commuters who generally use public transport resort to personal vehicles or taxis. The labor action and its impacts on transport may cause business disruptions in some areas. Clashes between protesters and police cannot be ruled out.