Italy: Nationwide public transportation strike March 8

Event

Transportation unions are planning to hold a 24-hour strike throughout Italy on Friday, March 8 to commemorate International Women’s Day. Plane and maritime transportation workers plan to stop working from 00:00 until 23:59 (local time). Trenitalia employees will begin their strike at 21:00 on Thursday, March 7 and end at 21:00 on March 8; other local and regional train operators are expected to start their work stoppages at various times. Taxi drivers are planning to join the strike from 08:00 until 22:00. Significant transportation disruptions are anticipated throughout Italy on March 7 and March 8.

Context

International Women’s Day is celebrated annually on March 8. 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

Potentially impacted travelers are advised to confirm their travel itineraries, adhere to instructions issued by relevant authorities, anticipate transportation delays and crowded conditions, and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.