VTA received notice at its Thursday, March 6 board meeting that members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 265 will go on strike starting on or after March 10, 2025 at 12:01 a.m.

As a result, VTA bus and light rail service may not run starting Monday morning, and some routes may be interrupted if they are normally scheduled to run past midnight. Alternatives to public transportation include carpooling, ridesharing, taking regional rail, walking, and biking. VTA Paratransit service will continue regular operations.

“VTA is extremely disappointed that ATU is leaving the communities of Silicon Valley stranded without much-needed bus and light rail service, said Greg Richardson, VTA Deputy General Manager.

VTA offered a wage increase of 4%, 3%, 2% for a total 9% wage increases, compounded over the 3-year period is 9.3%. The wage package keeps VTA operators as the second highest paid in the Bay Area and as the fifth highest paid in the nation. Additionally, the package includes comprehensive benefits and a pension plan.

“We value our employees and have made a fair and reasonable offer. Our appreciation extends to the riders we serve. While VTA has tried to reach an agreement, through conversations as late as this afternoon, there has been no progress. We need the union to return to the bargaining table,” Richardson added.

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ATU represents over 1,500 VTA employees, including bus and light rail operators, maintenance staff, dispatchers, fare inspectors and customer service representatives.