Updated on 8 July 2019
The Situation:
Taxi drivers are planning a 24-hour nationwide strike 9 June, throughout Italy due to
government regulations. Transportation disruptions, including increased demand for app-
based cars and congested public transportations, are expected.
Possible Effects:
Possible protests or demonstrations
Traffic delays due to strikes, demonstrations, and lack of services
Blocked roads due to demonstrations
Increased demand for app-based cars
Congested public transportations
Mitigating Factors to Apply:
Avoid all protests and demonstration, which have the possibility of turning violent
Allow extra time for travel
Monitor local media and news for updates
Enroll in the Safe Traveler program (STEP) to receive warnings from the U.S. Embassy, or sign up for your country’s embassy alert system to receive warnings
DISCLAIMER and Hold Harmless
Disclaimer: LSDS gathers information from multiple sources and offers insight and perspective to travelers. Sources cannot be validated for accuracy in every instance. Travelers assume all risk associated with their travel and are responsible for the decisions associated with travel and for their own safety. Users of this reference document agree, to hold harmless LSDS (LLC) its employees and clients associated with any risk or injury incurred during travel.
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