Tbilisi without subway, day 2
Train drivers continue protest

The drivers of Tbilisi subway trains continue their protest, demanding increased salaries.

On the other hand Tbilisi City Hall says this year there is no financial resources to increase salaries for subway drivers and promises to start discussions on the issue in 2019.

Drivers say that if an agreement is signed which envisages a salary increase starting from January 1, 2019, they will continue to work from 8 am instead of 6 am which is the official time of the subway opening.

The drivers are looking forward to meeting with Tbilisi Mayor Kakha Kaladze.

While the drivers of Tbilisi subway are on strike the municipal buses serve passengers free of charge in Tbilisi.

Drivers of Tbilisi Subway trains went on strike on June 4. They demand an increase of their salaries by 45 percent.

Tbilisi City Hall and the Transport Company face a 45,000 GEL loss due to the strike.