They can’t say they didn’t know it was coming.
Up to 90,000 people are expected to be affected by the Luas strike today and tomorrow, as Luas drivers belonging to SIPTU attempt to secure a pay rise more in line with their counterparts at Irish Rail.
The strike had been well-flagged before it took effect this morning, but that didn’t stop a significant amount of commuters from venting their anger on social media this morning.
With Luas passengers having to seek alternative travel arrangements, it’s not just people that regularly use the Luas who have been affected by the strike, of course and traffic has been somewhere approaching chaotic as a result.
If you happen to see a co-worker come into the office in a bit of a huff this morning, you’ll probably know the reason why.
More of the following to come tomorrow and next Thursday and Friday we’re afraid.
https://twitter.com/AislinnOT/status/697685562845720576
Ughhhhh bloody luas strike!! 😡😡😡 how are commenters supposed to get to work ??!!! Gggrrr
— Rebecca Brady (@RebeccaBradyy) February 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/PaulZambra/status/697686056968306688
Why is the Luas even not working?
— Asakė (@Leauxla_) February 11, 2016
Five people waiting at the Abbey Street Luas station. The electronic screen is blank and not letting commuters know there is a strike.
— Mick McCaffrey (@mccaffreymick) February 11, 2016
https://twitter.com/toastykneecaps/status/697684886145122304
https://twitter.com/robertmilling/status/697684704657588224
Some people, on the other hand, made the most of it…
Only 20 minutes to drive straight into Dublin City centre this morning. I used the Luas tracks as I have a Leap card.
— Baz (@bazlyons) February 11, 2016
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