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400 Tenufa Bus Drivers Strike Over Poor Maintenance and Wage Uncertainty Amid Sale Talks

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400 Tenufa Bus Drivers Strike Over Poor Maintenance and Wage Uncertainty Amid Sale Talks
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First reported by Now 14 · 2 hours ago

What happened

Around 400 Tenufa bus drivers in the Samaria and Jerusalem regions began a warning strike protesting poor bus maintenance and wage uncertainties. The strike occurs amid ongoing talks to sell Tenufa, with Metropoline among interested buyers. The drivers demand improved safety and guaranteed payment of wages and benefits, with union support and calls for government intervention.

  • 01400 Tenufa bus drivers strike over poor maintenance and wage uncertainty.
  • 02Strike coincides with ongoing sale negotiations involving Metropoline and others.
  • 03Workers claim maintenance issues endanger driver and passenger safety.
  • 04Strike aims to ensure lawful payment of wages and social benefits.
  • 05Public Transport Drivers Organization calls for immediate intervention.
  • 06Tenufa operates key routes in rapidly growing Samaria and Jerusalem areas.

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Full coverage · 2 outlets

The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.

CalcalistUnrated · Hebrew1 hour ago
400 Tenufa Bus Drivers Strike Over Poor Maintenance and Wage Uncertainty Amid Sale Talks
Now 14Right · Hebrew2 hours ago
Hundreds of Bus Drivers Plan Five-Hour Strike in West Bank Over Safety and Pay Concerns

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