19 Sep 2022 | 10:32 AM UTC
Papua New Guinea: Bus drivers likely to strike in Port Moresby following killing of bus driver Sept. 16
Bus drivers will likely hold strikes in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, after bus driver was killed Sept. 16. Transport disruptions likely.
Event
Bus drivers will likely hold strikes in Port Moresby in the coming days following the killing of a bus driver in Western Highlands Province Sept. 16. Unidentified assailants killed the driver following an argument; authorities are continuing to investigate the incident. Bus drivers have held strikes in Port Moresby since the killing, including on Sept. 17 and 19, demanding officials arrest the perpetrators. Local media sources indicate drivers are also planning to strike Sept. 20. Transport disruptions are likely during strikes, with commuters possibly seeking alternative means of transport.
Transport workers may also protest in Port Moresby during strike actions. Organizers may hold gatherings at government buildings, public squares, and on major roadways. Several dozen people may attend protests. Security personnel will likely monitor gatherings and may try to disperse disruptive crowds. Skirmishes between police and protesters are possible. Gatherings may prompt localized transport disruptions.
Advice
Confirm transport service schedules in advance. Seek alternative means of transport if necessary. Avoid protests due to possible skirmishes. If violence breaks out, leave the area immediately. Follow all security personnel instructions. Allow additional travel time near gatherings.
