On Saturday morning, spontaneous strikes occurred at TEC depots in Robermont, Jemeppe, Rocourt, Eupen, and Stembert within Liège province due to an assault on a driver and two inspectors, causing operations to halt on 89 out of 204 bus lines. Rising violence against TEC staff, with 47 physical assaults reported in 2024, has led to safety concerns and calls for increased security measures, including police presence and driver protection technology, to prevent further attacks. The industry’s history of labor conflicts and tensions between workers and management has exacerbated the situation, prompting urgent action to ensure the safety of employees and passengers.
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