Month: January 2010

Public transportation strike in Budapest

Posted on by Budapest Guide
Strike in Budapest

Yesterday BKV, the Public Transportation company in Budapest, started their strike which will last for an uncertain amount of time. The metro in Budapest is running as usual and so is the HEV (though not as often as normal). Those suffering are the people who would like to use trams and buses.

The most popular tram, number 6, is up and running, and so is tram number 2. Some other trams are going, but not on the entire line. Most buses are standing still, but for example the airport bus is following normal schedule.

We do not know how long this public transportation strike will last, but if some big things should happen, we will for sure write about it.

Public transportation strike coming up

Posted on by Budapest Guide
Strike in Budapest

It is winter in Budapest and the buses of the local transportation company, BKV, is having a hard time. But not only the buses, but the drivers and other workers are not at all satisfied, and the rumours are even spreading that some drivers just leave their buses in so called wildcat strikes.

In addition a big strike has been announced on January 12, and time will show it it will be a heavy strike or not (I have heard that even if it is a strike the metros will probably be running and  so on)!

Happy new year!

Posted on by Budapest Guide

We wish all our visitors, readers and everyone else a very happy near year from Budapest. 2010 seems to become a very interesting year with lots of work, guided tours, winetasting and similar cool activities! Quite a bunch of requests has already been received and things look promising.

Among the most exiting events in Budapest this year you can find the Metallica concert, Depeche Mode concert (January 11), Paul Potts concert and the Elton John concert. Of course there will be other cool events as well, for example the Sziget Festival, but I guess I should not list all events in this little post.

But at least we wish everyone a happy new year, and hope to see you all around in Budapest!