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A warning strike at Jenaer Nahverkehr and JES Verkehrsgesellschaft is causing significant disruptions this Wednesday. An emergency schedule ensures basic service between the city center and the southern districts.
Jena/Thüringen, 10.03.2026 – Commuters and students in the Free State are facing a difficult week. The union Verdi has once again called for extensive warning strikes in public transport (ÖPNV), which is massively disrupting the regular schedule in large parts of Thüringen.
Jena, February 28, 2026. The ongoing warning strike is paralyzing regular public transport in Jena until Sunday morning. Nevertheless, for the first time, an emergency bus service has been established between the city center and the district of Lobeda.
Despite the large-scale warning strike in Jena’s public transport system, there is an all-clear for commuters on certain routes. Since the employees of PVG Weimarer Land GmbH are not participating in the industrial action, some trips on lines 16 and 28 will take place as usual.
Jena became the epicenter of Thüringen’s labor action as public sector workers gathered for a massive warning strike. Demanding a 7% pay rise to combat inflation, employees from administrations, Kitas, and transit sent a clear message. With central services across the city impacted, the rally marks a significant escalation in the ongoing collective bargaining round.
A restless Tuesday awaits Jena as public sector employees launch a warning strike and demonstration. With local transport at a standstill and major roads blocked, commuters face significant delays. Read more about the impact on the city center and the background of this labor action.