Tricky commuting in Hesse: RMV warns of disruptions due to icy roads and strike
In a nutshell, the Rhein-Main-Verkehrsverbund (RMV) is dealing with hitches in their bus services across certain districts in Hesse. Friday's announcement highlighted restrictions in Hochtaunus, Rheingau-Taunus, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Giessen, Wetterau, and Vogelsberg. To add fuel to the fire, the German Train Drivers' Union's warning strike has frozen parts of the rail services as well.
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Worth checking out:
- Even with the tricky roads, Frankfurt's traffic remained relatively resilient due to the city's salted main roads.
- The German Locomotive Drivers' Union declared a strike, which added more woes for the Rhine-Main Transport Association.
- Districts in Hesse like Hochtaunus, Marburg-Biedenkopf, Giessen, Wetterau, and Vogelsberg have been hit hard by the wintry weather, leading to numerous accidents and disruptions.
- It's the Hochtaunus district that's seen the most significant impact, with freezing conditions causing a knockout blow to its transport services.
- The district of Rheingau-Taunus, known for its vineyards, wasn't immune to the disruptions, leaving residents steaming mad.
- The icy roads in the Marburg-Biedenkopf district turned commuting into an uphill battle, resulting in longer travel times for many.
- It was the Giessen district's turn to face the brunt of the weather, with bus services taking a beating due to the icy streets.
- The Wetterau district, famous for its rich cultural heritage, also struggled with their public transport system, thanks to the adverse weather conditions.
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Background Info:
- Despite no extreme weather conditions reported in the sources, RMV has warned of delays in the Rheingau-Taunus-Kreis region due to wintry weather.
- The RMVgo app might be a savvy choice for travelers as it offers transitional NVV-RMV fare tickets.
- There are technical issues with Deutschland-Ticket recognition on chip cards, although it doesn't directly affect RMV bus services.
