Dresden Public Transport Strike to Cause Major Disruptions on February 27-28, 2026

Dresden’s public transportation system, operated by Dresdner Verkehrsbetriebe AG (DVB), will be significantly impacted by a warning strike beginning at 3:00 a.m. On Friday, February 27, 2026, and lasting through 3:00 a.m. On Saturday, February 28, 2026. The strike, called by the ver.di trade union, is part of a broader nationwide action in local public transport, with the exception of Lower Saxony.

Strike Rationale and Demands

The ver.di union is protesting the ongoing collective bargaining negotiations for local public transport in Saxony. Negotiations held on February 4, 2026, failed to produce a breakthrough, prompting the union to escalate pressure on employers. The union is directing its demands to the Municipal Employers’ Association of Saxony (KAV Sachsen).

Key demands include:

• A reduction in weekly working hours to 35 hours.
• Alternatively, an optional model allowing an increase to 38 hours with financial compensation or time off.
• An increase in the annual special payment to 85 percent of a monthly salary.
• A rise in the surcharge for night perform to 25 percent.
• Adjustments to pay regulations and the removal of certain individual provisions within the collective agreement.
• A collective agreement to secure employment for ver.di members.

Employer Response

The Saxony Municipal Employers’ Association has criticized the strike as excessive and premature, stating that constructive solutions were being sought in the previous round of negotiations. They maintain that the negotiations did not fail and a third round is scheduled for March 9, 2026. The association suggests the nationwide strike call is centrally orchestrated by ver.di federal level, without fully considering the specific circumstances in Saxony. DVB

Impact on DVB Services

During the strike, significant service disruptions are expected:

• Tram Lines: All tram lines will be suspended.
• Funicular: The funicular railway may also be affected.
• Suspension Railway: The suspension railway is already out of service for scheduled spring maintenance.
• Bus Lines: Bus lines 61, 62, 63, 64, 70, 80, and EV 6 will experience limited or no service.
• Partial Service: Bus lines 65, 66, 68, 72, 73, 74, 77, 78, 79, 81, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 98 A, 98 B, 98 C and EV 12 may operate with reduced service, potentially run by subcontractors.

The S-Bahn, regional trains, regional buses, and all ferry services are expected to operate normally. Other companies within the Upper Elbe transport association are also unaffected.

Customer Information and Travel Considerations

DVB customer centers and service points will be closed during the strike. The telephone hotline will be unavailable, and social media channels will not be monitored. The DVB’s mobility guarantee will not be in effect during the strike, meaning passengers are not entitled to compensation for disruptions. Passengers are responsible for ensuring they can arrive at their destinations on time, bearing the so-called “travel risk.”

For the latest updates and detailed information, please visit the DVB website.