"How long and how intensive this confrontation needs to be is Volkswagen's responsibility at the negotiating table," said IG Metall’s spokesperson, Groeger, on Sunday
Automaker recently slashed sales and profitability forecasts amid intense competition in China and high domestic production costs
Alternative mobility options were also offered for permanent residents and tourists which included buses with zero-emissions, car-sharing and electric scooters that could be selected via an app.