17 Dec 2020 | 11:08 AM UTC
Belgium: Bus and tram drivers to strike in Flanders from Dec. 21
Public transport workers to launch indefinite strike in Flanders, Belgium, from Dec. 21; service disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized transport workers employed by the Flemish transport authority De Lijn are planning to launch an indefinite strike from Dec. 21 in protest over alleged inefficient operating practices.
The action will likely prompt significant disruptions to bus and tram services throughout the Flanders region. Increased use of train and private vehicles could prompt rail passenger and traffic congestion, though the impact will likely be limited due to lower numbers of commuters as a result of the ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic.
Advice
Check public transport schedules before travel during the action. Allow additional time to reach destinations if traveling via road or rail.
