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Residents' Commutes May Be Affected By Bus Strike
More than 100 TheBus drivers went on strike today, causing a reshuffling in routes.
Frequent bus riders will find that TheBus is either not coming at all today or will arrive more-than-fashionably late because of recent strikes.
The Washington Post reported earlier Monday that more than 100 drivers, operating 26 routes in Prince George's County, have slowed or halted bus service completely.
According to Teamsters Local 639 president Thomas "Tommy" Ratliff, the Veolia Transportation contract that runs TheBus for the county ended June 30, and members have been in the process of negotiating health insurance, higher wages and changes in the disciplinary policy.
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Veolia has been providing service in Prince George's County since 1999, according to spokeswoman Ruth Otte.
Several bus routes are not in service at all today: Route 11, 14, 15 (Express), 21 (Express), 22, 26, 27, 28.
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The only bus with full, uninterrupted service is Route 51, according to TheBus website; all other routes are under limited operation.
According to the site, there will be no fare charged on any TheBus routes until further notice.
Check back here for updates on this story or if you have questions for TheBus, call them at (301) 324-2877.
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