San Jose, Calif. – Starting at 12:01 a.m. on March 10, the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) will suspend all bus and light rail services due to a strike by the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265, the California transit agency announced. The strike impacts over 1,500 employees, including operators, maintenance staff, and customer service representatives.
The disruption will affect thousands of riders who depend on VTA to reach schools, workplaces, and medical appointments. While VTA Paratransit will continue operating, alternatives like carpooling, ridesharing, regional rail, walking, and biking are recommended, VTA stated.…