Halle's public transport resumes after disruptive teacher strike ends

Public transport in Halle is set to return to normal after a day of disruption. The strike by HAVAG teachers, which halted services on February 2, is expected to end tonight. Full operations should resume by tomorrow, February 3.

The walkout began early on Monday, February 2, as teachers from Hallesche Verkehrs-AG (HAVAG) joined the industrial action. Buses and trams across Halle came to a standstill, leaving commuters without public transport options.

The striking union, ver.di, has now confirmed it will clear the depots tonight. This move will allow HAVAG to restart services in time for the morning rush hour. The company has stated that all routes will operate as usual from February 3.

While the exact number of teachers involved remains unclear, the strike caused widespread delays. Passengers faced difficulties reaching work, school, and appointments throughout the day.

With the strike ending, HAVAG is preparing to restore its full timetable. Commuters can expect buses and trams to run normally from the early hours of February 3. The union's decision to withdraw pickets will allow operations to return to their regular schedule.