Caribbean Bus Strikes, public transportation, industrial action, chaos and turmoil. Business travelers, International Travelers, Honeymooners and commuters, we update regularly.
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10/13/08 Barbados Transport Co-op Society nationnews.com
Feb 08 Santo Domingo, thousands passengers delayed, dangerous situation, violent strike per Dominicantoday.com
MAPUTO - The capital of Mozambique exploded into violence on Tuesday as citizens rioted in protest against increased bus prices.began in the morning as a simple bus strike - with the minibuses called chapas that are the mainstay of local traffic, staying off the roads - leaving people to walk to work. Transformed into a violent protest. U.S. Embassy in Maputo issued a security alert citing widespread rioting in the city and some violence involving fires and car vandalism. By 1 p.m. the area became impassable, and riot police were called in. Several ambulances drove into the crowd. Shots rang out. per canada.com
12/3/07 Bus strike in Suriname, Paramaribo for the sixth day straight, disrupting everyday life. Transport paralyzed on Sunday. Union, PLO, vows to expand actions. Bus and boat operators said they may join the strike. Illegal buses have joined in charging four to five times higher fare.
10/25/07 Trinidad and Tobago
Commuters likely to have wait for buses today and tomorrow, Public Transport Service Corporation (PTSC) is refusing to drive due to slow negotiations over salaries. 180 bus drivers going on a go -slow. Expect disruptions by 6am today. Union is Transport and Industrial Workers Union (TIWU), Port of Spain.
