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“Yerevan Autobus Drivers in Unjust Protest, Refuse Prime Minister’s Offer – City Buses Remain Idle”

Employees of “Yerevan Autobus” CJSC and other workers are currently staging a protest in the central square. The drivers, who have announced a strike, are refusing to participate in a general announcement. In response to their demands, the Prime Minister has offered them the opportunity to write a formal request for release, which the drivers have declined. One driver expressed their opinion that the protest is unjust, while the Prime Minister argued that a strike would not lead to the halt of the city’s operations. The drivers claim that the new director of the city transport administration, Samvel Ghazaryan, has created tension by refusing to sign any documents without prior consultation. The situation remains unresolved.”

According to statements given to NEWS.am, employees of “Yerevan Autobus” CJSC and other workers are currently staging a protest in the organization. The drivers have declared a strike, resulting in the suspension of bus services in Yerevan. In interviews, employees detailed their dissatisfaction with the new director, Samvel Ghazaryan, who has taken over the company. They claim that he does not sign any documents without prior approval and has threatened to dismiss them within 10 minutes if they do not comply with his demands. The drivers feel that their rights are being violated, while the Prime Minister argues that they do not have the right to go on strike. The situation remains tense and unresolved.”