Transport strikes in Italy
And so there is a transport strike in Italy... most Italians would comment:
"Where is the news?". Strikes have nowadays become part of our culture
and way of life. Not that Italians are happy with strikes but, as with
most other things "ci arrangiamo" (we do the best we can).
For you, as a traveler to Italy, it might be important to be aware of any transportation limitations that might affect your trip. We will post to this web page any strike information that we have. Bookmark this page and visit it often... if you are getting ready for Italy you must learn how "arrangiarti"!
Note: the fact that a number of workers are on strike does not mean that you are necessarily grounded. Call the reservation office where you bought the tickets to obtain detailed information. Often only workers from a specific labor union within a company will go on strike, and thus you might not be affected at all. Crazy Italians, huh?
July 5, 2025, Local Public Transport Strike in SardiniaWhere in Italy: SardiniaSector: local public transport. 24 hours A strike affecting local public transport services in Sardinia, involving personnel from ARST in the provinces of Cagliari, Sassari, Nuoro, and Oristano. The strike is expected to disrupt services for the entire day, impacting local commuters and tourists. |
July 7, 2025, Local Public Transport Strike in La SpeziaWhere in Italy: La SpeziaSector: local public transport. 4 hours from 11:00 to 15:00 A short strike affecting local public transport in La Spezia, involving ATC staff. The strike will limit services during the midday hours, potentially affecting tourists and locals alike. |
July 7-8, 2025, National Multi-Sectoral Strike including Rail and Local TransportWhere in Italy: ItalySector: multi-sectoral. 21 hours from 21:00 on July 7 to 18:00 on July 8 A national strike affecting railway services and local public transport across Italy. This strike will involve personnel from various railway companies and is expected to significantly impact travel plans for tourists and residents alike. |
July 7, 2025, Local Public Transport Strike in RomeWhere in Italy: RomeSector: local public transport. 4 hours from 12:30 to 16:30 A strike affecting local public transport services in Rome, involving personnel from Sabato Viaggi. The strike will limit services during the afternoon, which may affect tourists and commuters. |
July 8, 2025, National Railway StrikeWhere in Italy: ItalySector: railway. 8 hours for the entire shift A national strike affecting railway services across Italy, involving personnel from the Italian State Railways. This strike is expected to disrupt train services, impacting travelers throughout the country. |
July 10, 2025, National Air Transport StrikeWhere in Italy: ItalySector: air transport. 24 hours A nationwide strike affecting air transport services, involving handling personnel at various Italian airports. Travelers may experience delays and cancellations throughout the day. |
July 10, 2025, Local Air Transport Strike in CagliariWhere in Italy: CagliariSector: air transport. 4 hours from 13:00 to 17:00 A local strike affecting air transport services at Cagliari Airport, involving security personnel. This may lead to delays in security checks and boarding processes. |
July 10, 2025, Interregional Air Transport StrikeWhere in Italy: ItalySector: air transport. 24 hours A strike affecting interregional air transport services across Italy, involving various airline personnel. Travelers should anticipate potential disruptions to their flight schedules. |
July 16, 2025, Local Taxi Strike in FlorenceWhere in Italy: FlorenceSector: taxi. 24 hours A strike affecting taxi services in Florence, involving taxi drivers. This may limit transportation options for tourists and locals in the city. |
July 26, 2025, National Air Transport StrikeWhere in Italy: ItalySector: air transport. 4 hours from 13:00 to 17:00 A national strike affecting air transport services, involving personnel from Volotea. Travelers may experience delays and cancellations during this time. |