Geneva public transport workers have called off a planned strike tomorrow. Unions say they have struck a temporary agreement with management.
Workers are demanding a pay rise and more reserve drivers.
Under the short-term agreement, there will be 30 new reserve drivers in place by May and a minimum salary of CHF 5,000 a month.
Talks will restart on February 1st to hammer out a longer-term deal. Unions have only suspended strike action.
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