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NewsWhore
10-08-2009, 05:30 PM
Citizens suffered a rude awakening as they went to work this morning. Public transport users were surprised by an unannounced strike that began at 6am. The lines were long and aggression became the emotion of the morning as passengers fought tooth and nail to gain a seat in the already cramped public taxis. According to reports, 10 drivers were injured in the clashes. The strike was led by the FENATRANO bus union, which ordered its drivers to park their vehicles as a protest. The problem was exacerbated by the limitations of the OMSA city buses, which didn't have enough units circulating around Santo Domingo. Although the transport unions have a number of grievances against the government, no particular reason has been given for today's action.

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