Bus Strikes Disrupt Services Across Baden-Württemberg

Verdi demands higher wages in ongoing labor dispute with private bus companies, as strikes affect 30 operators and thousands of passengers.

The Verdi union has organized two consecutive days of strikes in Baden-Württemberg's private bus sector, with nearly 2,000 workers participating.
Strikes have impacted bus services in regions including Neckarsulm, Heilbronn, Göppingen, Geislingen, Schwetzingen, and Mannheim, causing significant disruptions for passengers, including schoolchildren.
Verdi is pushing for a 9% wage increase and an additional €100 per month for apprentices, with a proposed contract duration of 12 months.
The Baden-Württemberg Bus Operators' Association (WBO) has criticized the strikes, calling the union's demands excessive and highlighting the inconvenience caused to passengers.
The strikes are part of an effort to increase pressure on employers during ongoing wage negotiations, with Verdi reporting strong participation and deeming the action a success.