Italy is bracing for a major disruption as a 24-hour strike is set to affect public transport across the country.

The strike, organized by the Unione Sindacale di Base (USB), will commence at 9 PM on December 12 and continue until 9 PM on December 13. This follows a decision by the Lazio Regional Administrative Court to uphold the union's right to a full-day strike, rejecting a government order to limit it to four hours.

The strike will impact trains, buses, and metro services, with potential delays and cancellations expected.

Despite guaranteed service windows, significant travel disruptions are anticipated, affecting both local and long-distance commuters.

The strike has sparked criticism from Transport Minister Matteo Salvini, who expressed concerns over the chaos it might cause.