Strike to affect local public transport services in Italy.

Commuters in Rome and other cities across Italy face disruption to local public transport services on Saturday 5 October due to a nationwide 24-hour strike.

The industrial dispute, called by the Orsa Tpl trade union representing public transport workers, will affect bus, subway and tram services, with strike timetables varying from city to city.

In Rome the strike is set to affect public transport services from 08.30 to 17.00 and from 20.00 until the end of service, according to the city's website.

Sabato 5/10 trasporto pubblico a rischio per sciopero nazionale di 24h indetto dal sindacato Orsa.
A Roma interessati rete Atac e i bus periferici gestiti da altri operatori.
Il servizio sarà regolare fino alle 8,30 e dalle 17 alle 20.
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— Roma (@Roma) October 3, 2024

Orsa suspended its industrial action in Milan at the last minute after the city's prefecture ordered that the strike could not go ahead in the evening, on public order grounds, due to a pro-Palestinian demonstration and a Serie A football match between Inter and Torino.

The reasons for the nationwide dispute include demands for pay increases and improved workplace safety measures.

The industrial action is one of a series of strikes affecting air travel, trains and local public transport in October.

For official information about public transport strikes in Italy see the transport ministry website.

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