Bus drivers in the Japanese city of Okayama are on strike, but they're still working, driving around picking up passengers.

But they're not doing a key part of the job - accepting fares - as they seek greater job security in the face of stiff competition from a rival company.

The free rides are helping the company preserve its relationship with the passengers in the face of competition.

https://citizen.co.za/opinion/opinion-editorials/1916128/bus-strikes-learn-a-lesson-from-japan/

As the national bus strike enters its fourth week with no sign of a settlement – and with millions of commuters still inconvenienced, it is interesting to see how striking bus drivers in Japan highlighted their grievances.

Drivers employed by the Ryobi Group in the Western Japanese region of Okayama embarked on their protest action after they and their company could not reach an agreement on job security, following increased competition from a rival offering lower fares.

They continued to drive their buses, but covered up the ticket machines with cloths or blankets and allowed commuters to ride for free.

https://citizen.co.za/opinion/opinion-editorials/1916128/bus-strikes-learn-a-lesson-from-japan/