Transportation strike and increase in Metro fares: how the week began in Caracas
Transportation strike, more expensive metro fare, and rain. This was the scenario with which Caraqueños began the work week this Monday, March 16, after transport workers called for a protest measure with less than 24 hours' notice, demanding an increase in the minimum fare to 120 bolivars, as well as the return of seized units.
TL;DR
- A transportation strike began on Monday, March 16, in Caracas.
- Transport workers are demanding an increase in the minimum fare to 120 bolivars.
- They also want the return of seized transport units.
- The metro fare also increased, and rain contributed to the difficult start to the week.