(ANSA) - ROME, NOV 8 - Local public transport will be
severely affected by a 24-hour-long strike that kicked off at
5:30 Friday across Italy involving bus, tram and metro services.
Only 30% of personnel is working during rush-hours, which are
usually exempt from such strikes, for the first time since 2005.
Overall, a number of services will be guaranteed at different
times in cities across Italy: in Milan, subway services and a
some tram and bus services will be provided until 8:45 and
between 15 and 18; the A and B metro lines will be guaranteed in
Rome, and a few bus and tram services until 8:30 and between 17
and 20; in Naples, limited bus services will be provided between
6:30 and 9:30 and between 17 and 20.
Ferrovie del Sud Est (FSE) railway personnel will also strike.
(ANSA).