A strike began at midnight involving 1,500 Valley Transportation Authority workers, leaving approximately 100,000 commuters without bus or light rail options. The strike is due to stalled contract negotiations between the VTA and ATU Local 265. Despite picketing at multiple locations, both sides remain at an impasse without any scheduled negotiations. While bus and light rail services are suspended, VTA assures that paratransit services will continue. The union's strike approval reflects significant support among members, indicating serious labor issues within the authority.
This is devastating news for the tens of thousands of riders who rely on our buses and light rail trains to get to schools, workplaces, medical appointments, and events.
We understand the hardship this service disruption causes, and we are pursuing as many avenues as possible to mitigate the impact to the riding public as quickly as we can.
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