Overview

• The Orange Line of VTA's light rail system resumed partial service on Monday, while the Blue and Green Lines remain out of operation with no estimated return date.
• Copper wire theft during the 17-day worker strike has slowed inspections and repairs across over 40 miles of track, complicating restoration efforts.
• Bus services were fully restored on Friday following a court ruling that ended the strike, which had halted transit services for nearly three weeks.
• The labor dispute between VTA and the union remains unresolved, with no scheduled negotiations and disagreements over wage increases and worker protections.
• VTA plans to credit riders with monthly passes for the March service disruptions, acknowledging the significant hardships faced by commuters during the strike.