PICS: 90,000 Forced To Make Alternative Plans As Luas Strike Begins Today

Thousands are experiencing disruptions today as operations cease on Dublin's Luas Service until Saturday. SIPTU have launched a two-day strike which will see 90,000 daily users needing to find an alternative route.

Luas drivers at Sandyford say strike is not just about pay but terms and conditions. More on @morningireland pic.twitter.com/rZ0KjS5P3S

— Petula Martyn (@petulamartyn) February 11, 2016

Luas operator Transdev are in deadlock with SIPTU, as the union seeks pay increases of up to 53 per cent. According to RTÉ, SIPTU Divisional Organiser Owen Reidy has said that they are open to negotiation, however Transdev, which lost €700,000 last year has branded the claim as excessive. Another two-day strike is planned for next week.