Autolinee Toscane, the operator of Florence’s urban and regional bus network, has announced a four-hour stoppage on Monday 27 April from 17:30 to 21:30. The action, called by the USB union over staffing levels and rest-break scheduling, will hit airport shuttles, tourist routes to Fiesole and the SITA coach services that link Florence to Pisa and Siena. Rail connections are not involved, but commuters changing at Santa Maria Novella station could struggle to find onward buses during the peak return home.
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For business travellers arriving on late afternoon flights, alternative options include the tramway Line T2, which is slated to run as normal, or taxis—though queues are likely. Hotels are advising guests with evening events to pre-book cars and allow extra transfer time. The city’s tourism board fears disruption could spill into Liberation Day week, traditionally the start of Tuscany’s high season, if talks fail. Employers with staff on assignment in the Florence metro area should notify them of the service window and suggest remote work or staggered hours where possible. Autolinee Toscane will publish guaranteed minimum-service timetables 48 hours in advance as required by Italian strike law. Passengers holding time-sensitive tickets will be eligible for a refund if their bus is cancelled, the company said.
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For business travellers arriving on late afternoon flights, alternative options include the tramway Line T2, which is slated to run as normal, or taxis—though queues are likely. Hotels are advising guests with evening events to pre-book cars and allow extra transfer time. The city’s tourism board fears disruption could spill into Liberation Day week, traditionally the start of Tuscany’s high season, if talks fail. Employers with staff on assignment in the Florence metro area should notify them of the service window and suggest remote work or staggered hours where possible. Autolinee Toscane will publish guaranteed minimum-service timetables 48 hours in advance as required by Italian strike law. Passengers holding time-sensitive tickets will be eligible for a refund if their bus is cancelled, the company said.
