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TEC Liège-Verviers network faces major disruptions due to strike

From La Libre Belgique · () French

Translated from French and summarized by DistantNews. Read the original for the full story.

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  • A strike by TEC Liège-Verviers employees has led to one in three journeys being canceled on Thursday.
  • The disruptions are due to agents participating in the strike and not resuming their duties, with the Busway 2 and tram services running at reduced frequencies.
  • Significant disruptions are also expected on Friday, and passengers are advised to seek alternative transportation and check the company's website or app.

The TEC Liège-Verviers public transport network is experiencing significant disruptions on Thursday due to a strike called by unions. Approximately one in three journeys have been canceled across the network, impacting passengers' daily commutes.

The depots are not blocked, and vehicles are able to leave normally. However, the disruptions stem from employees participating in the strike and not reporting for their shifts. "The disruptions are linked to the agents who are participating in the movement (of strike, editor's note) and are not resuming their service," stated Isabelle Tasset, spokesperson for the Liège-Verviers network.

While the Busway 2 service remains largely operational for now, and the tram is running with a reduced frequency of one service every two, other bus routes are heavily affected. The transport company recommends that travelers arrange alternative solutions for their journeys on Thursday and consult the website or app closer to their departure time. Canceled journeys are directly visible in the schedule search.

Further significant disruptions are anticipated on Friday as the strike is set to continue. The company has advised passengers to stay informed through their digital platforms.

The disruptions are linked to the agents who are participating in the movement (of strike, editor's note) and are not resuming their service.

— Isabelle TassetSpokesperson for the TEC Liège-Verviers network, explaining the cause of the disruptions.
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Originally published by La Libre Belgique in French. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.