Unions representing workers at the Lisbon metro (metropolitano) have called for a strike to be held on Friday, April 29.Severe disruptions are to be anticipated on all metro lines from 06:30 and 09:00 am (local time) if the strike goes ahead as planned. Normally, the metro runs between 06:30 and 01:00. Individuals in Lisbon are advised to monitor developments to the situation, avoid all protests and large public gatherings as a precaution, and allow for extra time to reach their destinations.

The workers of Rodoviária de Lisboa (RL) have called for a public nationwide strike starting on Monday, May 2. The strike on Monday 2 May will last 24 hours, starting at 3:00 am. Currently, Rodoviária de Lisboa, a road passenger transport company, operates in the municipalities of Lisbon, Loures, Odivelas and Vila Franca de Xira, all in the district of Lisbon, serving around 400 thousand inhabitants, and carrying 200 thousand passengers per day.