Marshrutka drivers continue strike in Bishkek on June 3 morning

AKIPRESS.COM - In the morning of June 3 the strike of marshrutka (van) drivers continued in Bishkek.
Crowds were spotted at the stops, buses and trolleybuses were overcrowded.
On June 2, drivers of a number of transportation companies in Bishkek refused to show up on the roads demanding the fare raise from 10 to 15 soms.
This caused a transport standstill in Bishkek, the citizens could not get to works and schools in the morning, trolleybuses and buses were overcrowded.
Trolleybuses extended their operating hours until 11pm.
The strike was planned back on May 3, but was cancelled due to the armed attack in Batken.