VTA Strike Ends Following Court Order, Bus Service to Resume Friday

The 17-day strike concluded after a judge ruled it violated a no-strike clause, with light rail service delayed until Monday due to copper wire theft.

A Santa Clara County Superior Court judge ruled that the VTA workers' strike violated a no-strike clause, ordering employees to return to work.
The strike, which lasted 17 days, centered on disputes over wage increases, with the union demanding an 18% raise versus the VTA's offer of 11%.
Bus service is scheduled to resume on Friday, March 28, following inspections, while light rail service will restart on Monday, March 31, due to infrastructure damage caused by copper wire theft during the strike.
The union, expressing disappointment with the ruling, plans to appeal but has not announced any new contract negotiations.
The VTA provided Uber vouchers during the strike to assist over 100,000 daily commuters affected by the transit disruptions.