Striking Japanese bus drivers have embarked on an unusual strike by draping blankets over fare machines and giving everyone free rides.

Yes, you read that right.

According to Japan Today, the bus drivers embarked on the strike last week, but continued to drive their routes while refusing to take fares from passengers. The striking bus drivers in Okayama took the unusual tactic to demand better job security from their employers, the Ryobi Group.

Pictures shared to social media showed drivers draping blankets over their ticket fare machines: