28 Jun 2022 | 02:34 PM UTC
Israel: Unionized bus drivers plan to strike nationwide from 16:00 June 30 through the morning of July 1
Unionized bus drivers plan to strike nationwide in Israel from June 30-July 1. Associated protests and transport disruptions likely.
Event
Unionized bus drivers plan to strike nationwide beginning 16:00 June 30 until the morning of July 1 to demand higher salaries and better working conditions. While organizers have not issued specific calls to protest, striking bus drivers may demonstrate outside the Ministry of Transport in Jerusalem and at public squares nationwide.
Increased demand for alternative transport is likely. Crowded conditions are also possible on alternative mass transit services. Travelers could also rely on private vehicles, potentially increasing traffic congestion, especially in urban areas. Increased security and localized road travel disruptions are likely near all potential protest locations. Clashes are possible if demonstrators are overly disruptive or if they ignore police orders to disperse.
Advice
Confirm bus schedules in affected areas June 30-July 1. Seek alternative transport, if needed. Allow additional time to reach destinations due to possible increased traffic congestion and higher demand for alternative transport services. Exercise increased vigilance near popular protest locations and liaise with trusted contacts for updated information on possible demonstration venues.
