Widespread Transit Disruptions Continue as Strikes Escalate in Germany

Ongoing labor strikes in public and private transportation sectors disrupt bus and rail services across multiple regions, with unions pushing for wage increases and better contracts.

Verdi-led strikes in Baden-Württemberg have caused significant disruptions to SWEG and AVG transit services, impacting bus and rail routes in regions like Rhein-Neckar, Südbaden, and Ulm-Oberschwaben.
Commuters, including students relying on school buses, are advised to seek alternative transportation as work stoppages are expected to continue through Wednesday.
The strikes are part of negotiations over the Eisenbahntarifvertrag, with Verdi demanding a 350-euro monthly wage increase, a 1,300-euro inflation adjustment, and a 12-month contract duration.
In Schleswig-Holstein, stalled negotiations in the private bus sector have also led to renewed talks between Verdi and the Omnibusverband Nord, following earlier unfulfilled agreements and escalating tensions.
Approximately 5,500 workers across six German states are affected by the ongoing disputes, with further negotiations scheduled later this week to address the wage and contract demands.