Drivers in around 25 cities in the central state of Hesse, including Frankfurt, Hanau, Fulda and Offenbach, have been taking part in the action, Verdi negotiator Jochen Koppel said. The dispute between private bus companies in Hesse and Verdi is over pay and conditions. The union Verdi has also not said when the strike will end. The union wants the basic salary to rise from €13.50 to €16.60 per hour. The regional association of bus and coach operators in Hesse (LHO) called on the union to return to the negotiating table.

Source: The Local November 20, 2019 11:26 UTC