Friday 13 November 2026 promises to be a difficult day for those traveling to Milan by public transport. ATM has confirmed a 24-hour company strike that could cause cancellations, delays and service disruptions on subways, buses and trams.
The protest, proclaimed by the Al Cobas union and also supported by Confial Trasporti, will affect the staff of the ATM Group. Not all vehicles, however, will stop for the whole day: there are some guarantee time slots during which connections will be regularly ensured.
ATM strike on November 13th: when the metro, buses and trams stop
Anyone who has to get to work, accompany their children to school or move around Milan will have to pay particular attention to the mobilization times. The subway, bus and tram service will be at risk from 8.45am to 3pm and again from 6pm until the end of evening travel.
Public transport will instead circulate regularly from the start of service until 8.45 in the morning and in the afternoon between 3.00 and 6.00 pm.
These are the usual guarantee bands provided to limit inconvenience to commuters. Outside these intervals there may be suspensions of lines, reductions in trips and longer waiting times.
The actual extent of the strike will however depend on the number of workers who join the protest. It is therefore not certain that all lines will stop at the same time.
Why ATM employees are striking on November 13th
Behind the mobilization there are various demands regarding salaries, safety and work organization.
One of the central points is the unions’ opposition to the processes of liberalization and privatization of public transport, as well as to the assignment of services through tenders.
On the economic level, the workers are asking for a salary increase of 150 euros net, together with a series of contractual improvements. These include the transition from part-time to full-time for those who request it, fairer management of holidays and a review of shifts, with particular attention to older employees and those working in multiple roles.
Another issue concerns the safety of drivers and operators. The trade union organizations are calling for greater protection against attacks, interventions to improve the cleaning of vehicles and the restoration of separation measures between staff and passengers on surface vehicles.
Other requests include the adaptation of service clothing and the challenge of alleged corporate behavior that would hinder the use of parental leave.
How to check if the ATM lines are regular
For those who use public transport daily, the greatest difficulties could be concentrated in the late morning, early afternoon and especially after 6pm, when many workers return home.
Confirmation of the strike, however, does not equate to the automatic suspension of all journeys. Some lines may continue to operate, while others may experience larger disruptions.
To avoid unnecessary waits at subway stops and entrances, the advice is to consult real-time updates on the official ATM website and on the company’s app, where any changes to circulation will be communicated.
Therefore, on Friday 13 November, Milan will have to deal with a new day of possible disruption to mobility, while public transport workers once again demand greater attention to wages, safety and working conditions.
