Luas drivers in 48-hour strike as 90,000 commuters hit

As a further 48-hour Luas strike hits 90,000 more commuters over today and tomorrow, the drivers’ union has warned that the situation will only become more intractable as the impasse goes on, to the point where a stoppage on St Patrick’s Day could become inevitable.

Siptu’s members in the company are seeking wage increases of 8%-53%. Transdev, the company that operates the Luas, has said it is prepared to have “reasonable discussions” on 1%-3% rises “with productivity”.

The sides have confirmed there have been no talks, other than debates in the media, in the days since the last strike.