Italy: Public transit strike in Turin April 11

Event

A public transit strike is expected to affect Turin (Piedmont region) on Wednesday, April 11. Tram, metro, bus, and rail transportation disruptions are expected in staggered four-hour periods throughout the day. Specifically, urban and suburban transportation (including tram, metro, and bus service) will be halted from 18:00 to 22:00 (local time) and extra-urban bus service will be suspended from 17:30 to 21:30. Rail transportation services will be halted from 10:00 to 14:00, including both to and from Turin Airport (TRN).

Context

The planned April 11 strike actions have been organized by the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) and involve workers of the Turin public transit operator, Gruppo Torinese Trasporti (GTT).

Transportation-related strikes are common in Italy and can be highly disruptive. However, in accordance with Italian law, minimum levels of services must be guaranteed during all strikes.

Advice

Travelers in the Turin area are advised to confirm their travel itineraries and to allow for extra time to reach their destinations.