what is transport strike

A transport strike is a work stoppage by transportation and logistics workers to protest against various issues such as labor conditions, compensation, work safety, health benefits, schedules, and government policies. Strikes can affect all modes of transport, including air, rail, road, ports, and shipping, and can cause disruptions to supply chain schedules. The impact of transportation strikes on supply chains includes bottlenecks, backlogs, and delays in deliveries of critical goods. In the Philippines, the 2023 transport strikes are a series of strikes by operators of traditional public jeepneys and minivans held in various cities across the country to protest against the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program. The strikes aim to urge the government to take action on the alleged corruption of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) . The strikes have caused disruptions to public transport services, affecting commuters and businesses. In other countries, strikes can also affect rail service, transit, taxis, and museum openings. Strikes are usually announced long in advance, and travelers can anticipate them by checking for signs, talking to locals, and checking online. In case of a rail strike, travelers can check the relevant national railway website for special strike schedules or head to the station to ask the few remaining station personnel for the expected schedule.