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Commuters, pupils, and students in Jena must prepare for significant restrictions in public transport starting next week due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union.
Jena. A three-day warning strike in public transport (ÖPNV) will begin next Monday in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis, leading to massive cancellations.
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.
Jena, March 1, 2026 – Relief for passengers in Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis: Following the two-day warning strike by the union Verdi, buses and trams have been operating according to the regular schedule since Sunday morning. The massive restrictions in local public transport (ÖPNV) have ended for the time being.
The extensive warning strike in Jena’s public transport led to a complete standstill of regular services on Saturday. Operations are set to resume gradually starting Sunday morning at 06:00.
Despite massive restrictions caused by the current warning strike in the public sector, Jenaer Nahverkehr (JNV) reports a positive interim balance for Friday: The established emergency service is running largely stable.
Due to a 51-hour warning strike in public transport, Jenaer Nahverkehr has organized a limited emergency schedule for Friday, focusing on the vital connection between the city center and the southern districts.
Jena / Thüringen, 26.02.2026. The Verdi trade union has announced a nationwide warning strike in Thuringian local transport for the coming weekend. From Friday night until Sunday inclusive, large parts of the bus and tram services in Jena will also come to a standstill.
A massive disruption in public transport is imminent for the citizens of Jena and the Saale-Holzland-Kreis as the union ver.di calls for a 51-hour warning strike affecting trams and buses.
Jena’s city center saw massive protests on Tuesday as over 1,000 workers joined a warning strike called by the Verdi and GEW unions. Affecting schools, universities, and the Universitätsklinikum Jena, the action demanded significant pay increases. With heavy traffic delays and limited hospital operations, the pressure is now mounting ahead of critical negotiations in Potsdam today.