September 22, 2025 General Strike Halts Trains, Taxis, and Public Transport Across Italy with Scheduled Service WindowsOn Monday, September 22, 2025, Italy will undergo a nationwide general strike impacting public and private sectors, notably transport services. The strike, called by the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB) and other unions, is motivated by opposition to the war in Gaza and the broader "war economy".
Strike Details:
USB declares a full-day strike for all sectors. Railway staff strike from 9:00 PM on September 21 to 8:59 PM on September 22. Public local transport, maritime, freight, and logistics sectors strike for 24 hours. Taxi services halt from midnight to 11:59 PM on September 22.
Other unions (CUB, SGB, ADL VARESE, USI-CIT) also call full-day strikes, including highway and port sectors.
Train Services: FS, Italo, and Trenord warn of cancellations and changes from 9:00 PM on September 21 to 9:00 PM on September 22. Minimum services operate during peak hours (6:00–9:00 AM and 6:00–9:00 PM for regional trains). Long-distance trains with guaranteed service are listed online. Refunds and rebooking are available.
Local Public Transport Guarantees (examples):
Rome: Service until 8:29 AM and 5:00–7:59 PM.
Milan (ATM): Service until 8:45 AM and from 3:00 to 6:00 PM.
Bologna and Ferrara (TPER): Service 8:30 AM–4:30 PM and 7:30 PM to end of service.
Genoa (AMT): Urban service 6:00–9:00 AM and 5:30–8:30 PM.
Naples (EAV): Service 5:30–8:30 AM and 4:30–7:30 PM on select lines.
Taxi services will be suspended all day, with essential services maintained as required.
Education and Public Sector: The Ministry of Education and Merit announced the strike for education and research sectors, with possible service reductions based on local participation.
Strike Motivation: The unions cite the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza and call for an end to the "war economy", referencing the "Global Sumud Flotilla" mission. The strike aims to protest the situation described as genocide with global complicity.
Advice: Passengers should check official channels for real-time updates, guaranteed train lists, refund policies, and local public transport schedules.
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