Chaos in Berlin: BVG strike leaves traffic and residents in a traffic jam!

Chaos in Berlin: BVG strike leaves traffic and residents in a traffic jam!

Spandau, Deutschland - in Berlin there are currently massive traffic disruptions, which are caused by a strike of the BVG and by construction work on the A100. The strike, which started on Wednesday morning at 3 a.m. and will continue until Friday, also at 3 a.m., is already the fifth of this kind within a few weeks. According to information from

While the BVG has stopped most subways, trams and bus lines during the strike, some bus lines that are operated by subcontractors could continue to drive. Among other things, this includes bus lines 106, 114 and 168, while other lines such as 112 and 124 only run to a limited extent. Passengers are encouraged to find out about the current traffic conditions about the BVG apps or the BVG website, such as bvg

criticism of the diversion concept and traffic jam situation

The transport system in the capital suffers from several factors that take place at the same time. Construction work on the A100 and a bridge closure due to a tear in the structure are also recorded. Due to these detours, the airport BER remains difficult to reach. This increases the already high dustage, which is further exacerbated by the construction work and the strike measures.

Traffic Senator Ute Bonde (CDU) expressed her regret about the current infrastructure problems in Berlin and pointed out the discussions in the House of Representatives, in which the opposition demands responsibilities from the Senate. The traffic on the A113 was also affected by technical disorders that have now been remedied, but there are always traffic jams due to accidents.

Verdi and BVG in negotiations

The Verdi union and the BVG are now in arbitration talks, which are moderated by Matthias Platzeck (SPD) and Bodo Ramelow (left). Verdi calls for a wage increase of 750 euros per month, while the BVG considers this to be unavailable and has made an offer of gradual 375 euros over 24 months. The architectural vote on permanent strikes among the Verdi members runs until next Friday, which contributes to current uncertainties about the traffic situation.

In the coming days, the Berliners will have to expect persistent traffic problems, not only through the resulting consequences of the strike, but also by the continuing construction work, which will continue to burden the traffic flows. According to daily level Local residents are currently left in constant traffic jam, which has a significant impact on the quality of life in the affected areas.