Scandal in public transport: Dr. Richard defends himself against union allegations!

Scandal in public transport: Dr. Richard defends himself against union allegations!

Laimgrubengasse 10, 1060 Wien, Österreich - In a vehement statement, Dr. Richard, the largest private bus company in German -speaking countries, rejected the allegations of the Vida union. Managing Director Dr. Ludwig Richard described the allegations as baseless and incomprehensible. According to ots.at there were no threats or intimidation around the strike call call. Instead, some employees are said to have been put under pressure by the union paid by the union to take part in the strike. Dr. Richard emphasizes that the vast majority of employees, from the more than 1,900 employees, did not take part in the strike, which is supported by a joint letter from the Group's Works Council, which is also distant from the union's claims.

solidity and responsibility in human resources

dr. Richard illustrated the positive development of working conditions: In the first year of service, new bus drivers earn more than 3,500 euros gross per month with overtime, which is above the Austrian average wage of 2,790 euros. These increases in wages of over 20% in the past three years are testimony to the company's efforts to offer employees fair conditions. richard.at added that Dr. Richard has been maintaining a tradition in the industry for over 90 years, which benefits employees through innovative drive technologies and measures for employee satisfaction.

In another point, Dr. Richard against the criticism of climate activists. The company sees itself as a pioneer in sustainability and actively drives the mobility transition. The fleet is currently using over 20 battery -operated electric buses, with the aim of switching all inner -city bus lines to electrical drives by 2035. These progress show that Dr. Richard is not only open to the demands of the unions, but also the trend towards sustainable solutions and continue to invest in his employees and fleet.