VTA Bus Service Resumes After Court-Ordered Strike End

VTA bus service in South Bay has resumed after a court ordered an end to a strike by ATU Local 265, which had halted operations for 18 days. While bus services are fully operational, light rail services are delayed due to necessary inspections and theft of copper wiring, particularly affecting the green line between Santa Clara and Campbell, with hopes for partial service resumption by Monday. The union continues to negotiate for a wage increase, rejecting VTA's latest offer of an 11% raise over three years, and expressing dissatisfaction with legal rulings that have hindered their strike efforts. Additionally, VTA ended its temporary partnership with Uber, which provided ride vouchers to assist riders during the service disruption. As negotiations remain stalled, both parties are seeking a resolution amid increasing tensions over worker compensation. VTA maintains that the proposed wage increases would require service cuts and fare hikes, complicating discussions.