“The whole day is ruined”: Jena bus drivers complain about high workloads in public transport

"Der ganze Tag ist ruiniert": Jenaer Busfahrer klagen über hohe Belastungen im ÖPNV

Jena, 28.02.2026. Split shifts, short rest periods, and long shifts are increasingly burdening the driving staff of Jenaer Nahverkehr. The union Verdi criticizes structural problems, while the employers’ association vehemently disagrees.