Major strike at Paris metro disrupts daily commute for millions

People walk outside a metro station operated by the Paris transport network RATP on the eve of a major strike by the public transport workers, in Paris, France, February 17, 2022. REUTERS/Sarah Meyssonnier

A major strike paralysed most of Paris's metro network and city train grid on Friday, disrupting the daily commutes of millions of people, as workers demand pay hikes.

The French capital's RATP public transport company said eight subway lines were closed, with the remaining six operating only partially, while two of the city's RER north-to-south and east-to-west lines were also heavily hit.