A driver on line 1 of the TEC Liège-Verviers was attacked on Monday evening, leading to an “emotional movement” at the Robermont and Rocourt depots. The TEC group states that while most buses are still running, a return of vehicles cannot be excluded, and no new vehicles will be exiting the blocked depots for the moment. Potentially impacted lines include numbers 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 39, 48, 50, 58, 60, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 158, 160, 248, and 268. Additionally, lines potentially experiencing disruptions due to services provided by the Robermont and Rocourt depot include 76, 88, 94, 134, 138, 173, 174, and 175. Contacts are currently underway to analyze possible recovery options.
According to the TEC Liège-Verviers, a driver of line 1 (Coronmeuse-Opéra-Guillemins urban loop) was attacked on Monday evening. Following this attack, an “emotional movement” was triggered at the Robermont and Rocourt depots.
“The buses currently online are still running for the most part, but a return of vehicles is not excluded”, indicates the TEC group. “In addition, the deposits being blocked, no new exit of vehicles is ensured, for the moment. »
The lines potentially impacted are: 1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8,10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 33, 35, 39,48, 50,58, 60, 61, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 158, 160, 248 and 268.
Some of their services being provided by the Robermont and Rocourt depot, the following lines may also be disrupted: 76, 88, 94, 134, 138,173, 174 and 175.
“Contacts are in progress in order to analyze possible avenues for recovery. »
This incident is a reminder of the importance of respecting public transportation workers and the risks they face while providing essential services to the community. The TEC Liège-Verviers is working to minimize the impact on the affected lines and ensure the safety of their employees. Let us all show our support and appreciation for these workers who play a crucial role in keeping our cities and towns moving.