October 3, 2026 — Update to our October 2 story. Italy’s official strike register shows more local transport strikes over the next two weeks than we listed yesterday. The biggest are a 24-hour strike at Milan’s ATM on Friday, October 9, and a regional general strike in Tuscany on Wednesday, October 14.
Dates we had not listed
| Date | Who / where | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 9 | ATM Milan (metro, trams, buses) | 24 hours. Guaranteed time bands not confirmed. |
| Oct 10 | Florence tram staff | 24 hours |
| Oct 12 | AMTAB buses, Bari | 08:30–12:30 |
| Oct 12–13 | RFI rail infrastructure staff, Sicily | 21:01 Oct 12 to 21:00 Oct 13 |
| Oct 14 | Tuscany regional general strike (CGIL) | Full day. Transport hours TBA. |
| Oct 15 | ATAF buses, Foggia | 24 hours |
| Oct 16 | EAV Naples train crews; Arriva buses, Bergamo | EAV 19:40–23:40; Arriva 24 hours |
| Nov 6 | Air traffic control, Bari | 13:00–17:00 |
Source: Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport strike register, checked October 3. None of these has been revoked. The register does not list guaranteed-service hours.
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Also on the register
- Today, October 3: the AMT Genoa 24-hour strike is under way, as listed.
- October 30: a general strike called by USI-CIT. QualityTravel reports that air, rail, local and maritime transport are excluded.
- Correction to yesterday: the register lists the national general strike on December 4. We gave rail hours starting the evening of December 3; confirm those nearer the date.
- Still unconfirmed: an air traffic control strike on October 16 shown on some tracking sites is not in the register.
What it means for airline travelers
- Milan, October 9: plan on taxis or the Malpensa Express for airport runs. Check whether ATM publishes guaranteed hours.
- Florence and Pisa, October 14: a regional general strike can hit trains, trams and buses. Avoid tight same-day connections.
- Naples, October 16: the EAV evening strike affects the Circumvesuviana to Pompeii and Sorrento. Travel earlier in the day.
- Refunds: if a strike cancels your train, ask the operator for a refund or change. Terms depend on the ticket.
- Standby travelers: add a buffer day around strike dates.
Sources
- Ministero delle Infrastrutture e dei Trasporti (official) — Strike register
- QualityTravel — Strike calendar note on the October 30 general strike
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