Local transportation in Germany has been heavily disrupted as transport employees went on strike for the third time in just two weeks. Buses, trams, and subway trains were canceled across the country, causing inconvenience for commuters and travelers alike.
The strike was called for by the Ver.di service workers' union, as negotiations for new pay contracts for the approximately 90,000 people employed by over 130 local transport operators had hit a standstill. The union referred to this strike as a 'warning strike,' a customary tactic used in German contract negotiations.
