In an unexpected announcement, Manibela President Mar Valbuena declared a three-day transportation strike starting tomorrow, Wednesday, until Friday, November 24, 2023. The announcement has raised concerns among citizens who may be affected in their daily lives.
The primary objective of the strike is to voice the grievances of workers in the transportation sector, particularly drivers and operators of passenger vehicles. This includes issues such as the high price of oil, and lack of sufficient support from the government, especially concerning the planned Jeep modernization and phasing out of old Jeeps.
We cannot disregard the challenges faced by transportation workers, and this is a step we are taking to be the voice of this struggling sector. Transportation groups have initiated various protests and consultations in recent months to emphasize their concerns.
Despite concerns from some sectors of society about potential disruptions and travel problems, the transportation sector hopes that citizens will understand why they need to take this action. Alongside this, the government is taking steps to assist our stranded fellow citizens in commuting to their workplaces, providing government vehicles such as patrol vehicles and more.
It is not yet clear how this will affect the daily commute of citizens, but it is expected that alternative measures will be implemented to alleviate the impact of the strike. The event continues to receive attention from the media and relevant government authorities, with expectations of statements from various sectors of society regarding the matter.