Up to 3,000 regional bus trips could be cancelled on Wednesday
Carriers across Latvia plan a protest action on September 16 that could lead to the cancellation of around 3,000 regional bus trips, as they demand a solution on indexing long-term contracts and additional funding.
People planning to travel by bus to another city on Wednesday, September 16, should be aware that their bus may not show up. A nationwide protest by carriers is expected to result in the cancellation of roughly 3,000 regional bus trips across Latvia.
Reasons behind the protest
According to the LSM program "Обсудим вечером," carriers are staging the protest to push the state to finally resolve the issue of indexing long-term transport contracts. At the same time, industry representatives are demanding additional funding to keep regional bus services running.
Impact on passengers
The cancellations will affect passengers throughout the country, so anyone planning to travel by regional bus on Wednesday is advised to check in advance whether their specific route will operate. The source report does not specify which exact routes will be cancelled.
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