Milan Public Transport Strike on November 30 Sees Services Largely Operational

Milan Public Transport Faces Four-Hour Strike

Milan's public transport network, managed by Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM), was subject to a four-hour strike on Sunday, November 30, 2025. The industrial action was scheduled to affect bus, tram, and metro services across the Italian city, running from 8:45 AM to 12:45 PM.

Minimal Disruption Reported by ATM

Despite the planned stoppage, official reports from ATM indicated that the impact on services was significantly less than anticipated. The transport provider announced via its official channels that all underground trains were running, and trams, buses, and trolleybuses were also in service throughout the strike period. This meant that commuters and residents experienced minimal disruption to their travel plans on Sunday morning.

Context of Broader Industrial Action

The strike in Milan occurred amidst a period of broader industrial unrest in Italy. While the November 30 ATM strike was a specific local action, it followed other planned protests and strikes across Italian cities, including a general strike on November 28, 2025. General reasons cited for various transport strikes in Italy during this period often include:

• Wage-related concerns and the renewal of collective contracts
• Worker safety issues
• Protests against a perceived lack of legislative action to protect the transport sector
• Demands for greater investment in the public sector and wage increases, as seen in protests against the government's 2026 budget bill

The specific unions involved in the November 30 ATM strike were not detailed in immediate reports, but unions such as USB and CUB have been active in calling for broader industrial action.

Commuter Impact and Future Outlook

The limited impact of the November 30 strike on Milan's public transport services provided some relief for the city's population. However, the frequent occurrence of transport strikes in Italy highlights ongoing tensions between transport workers, unions, and authorities over working conditions and contractual agreements. Passengers are consistently advised to check official ATM channels for real-time updates during any announced industrial action.