If you were about to leave home or needed to get around Buenos Aires, you’ll have to find alternative transportation right away because a surprise subway strike was announced on the morning of Tuesday, October 20, completely paralyzing all lines in the network and the Premetro.
The union strike was confirmed by EMOVA, the company that operates the service. We’ll tell you what happened, which lines are affected, and the reason behind this sudden disruption.
Which subway lines are not running today, Tuesday, October 20
As of 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, October 20, service has been completely suspended. The disruption affects the entire Buenos Aires subway network, with no exceptions:
- Line A
- Line B
- Line C
- Line D
- Line E
- Line H
- Premetro
At this time, service is completely suspended, and there is no estimated time for service to resume; therefore, it is recommended to use buses, taxis, ride-sharing apps, or the Ecobici bike-sharing system.
Why the subway strike is happening: The reason behind the strike
The total shutdown of the subway system was not on the day’s agenda. According to reports in various media outlets, the union strike broke out unexpectedly as a result of a specific dispute on Line B.
The trigger was an attempt to arrest a union representative while a complaint was being filed on that line. This caused the conflict to escalate rapidly, leading workers on all other lines to halt service in solidarity.
We recommend staying tuned to official channels to find out when service will return to normal. Be patient and plan a new route!
