Verdi Strike in Public Transport: Jena’s Buses and Trams at a Standstill from Monday

Nahverkehr in Jena: OB Nitzsche warnt vor Millionen-Mehrkosten durch ÖPNV-Streik

Commuters and students in Jena will need strong nerves again starting next week. The Verdi union has called on employees of Thuringian local transport companies for another warning strike, this time lasting several days. The walkout begins on Monday and will paralyze large parts of public transport.

B88 closure in Jena-Nord: Diversion traffic pushes villages to their limits

B88-Sperrung in Jena-Nord: Ausweichverkehr bringt Dörfer an die Belastungsgrenze

The months-long full closure of the Bundesstraße 88 in the north of Jena is leading to massive traffic problems in the adjacent municipalities. Drivers are increasingly using unofficial shortcuts through the villages, causing great resentment among residents and mayors.

Dangerous Braking Maneuver in Hermsdorf: Emergency Brake Assist Prevents Accident

Gefährliches Bremsmanöver in Hermsdorf: Notbremsassistent verhindert Unfall

Hermsdorf, March 5, 2026 – A risky overtaking and braking maneuver on Reichenbacher Straße in Hermsdorf prompted police action on Wednesday afternoon. A rear-end collision was only averted by the automatic intervention of an emergency brake assist system in the following vehicle.

Traffic Disruptions in Jena: 1,200 Participants Expected at Demonstration in the Center

Gedenkveranstaltung auf dem Holzmarkt: Trauer um getötete 25-Jährige aus Zöllnitz

Due to a registered demonstration under the motto „Schulstreik gegen die Wehrpflicht“, traffic restrictions will occur in the Jena city center today, Thursday. Road users must prepare for temporary closures and waiting times during the midday period.

Jena Climate Action Plan: Progress in Heat Transition and Public Transport

Sommerfrische um 1900: Wie Jena früher der Hitze entfloh

Jena, March 03, 2026. The city of Jena has presented its current status report on the Climate Action Plan. While organizational and energy measures are starting as planned, the report also highlights significant financial hurdles in the transport sector.