Public transport in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern faces major disruptions as wage negotiations between the Verdi union and municipal employers collapse.

Verdi demands a €430 monthly pay raise over 12 months, while employers offer €320 over 36 months.

Recent strikes have halted 80-85% of services, leaving commuters stranded.

Verdi has announced further strikes from March 13-19, with a vote on indefinite strikes looming.

Critics, including parents and politicians, argue the strikes unfairly impact vulnerable groups like students and elderly commuters.

Employers call Verdi's demands unaffordable, while the union accuses them of ignoring workers' needs.