VTA workers' union ATU Local 265 rejected a contract offer amid an ongoing transit strike, citing dissatisfaction with the terms and an earlier remark by a VTA official.

The VTA Board offered an 11% wage increase over three years to ATU Local 265 to end the transit strike, adding conditions to reduce absenteeism. The revised offer aims to maintain the VTA's wage competitiveness and restore service reliability.

A judge denied VTA's request for an injunction to stop a transit worker strike due to procedural issues, leaving the strike unresolved. The union and VTA differ on wage increases and contract language for dispute resolution.

The VTA has filed a lawsuit against ATU Local 265 to end a strike that is disrupting public transit, alleging a breach of the no-strike clause in their collective agreement.

Waymo has expanded its driverless robotaxi service in Silicon Valley, operating 24/7 in a 27-square-mile area, currently on an invite-only basis through the Waymo One app.

The Santa Clara VTA will shut down due to an ATU Local 265 strike, disrupting transit and prompting commuter alternatives. Negotiations struggle over wage increases, affecting community mobility.

Silicon Valley anticipates disruptions as ATU Local 265 plans to strike starting March 10th, affecting VTA bus and light rail services due to a contract dispute over wages and benefits. Negotiations are ongoing.

A poll shows 82% of Bay Area voters favor Caltrain, following the launch of electric trains that improved service and ridership rebound. A majority support further transit funding.

Former U.S. Congresswoman Jackie Speier joins the SamTrans Board of Directors, bringing her extensive public service experience to San Mateo County's transit policy.

San Carlos Airport's control tower will be unmanned after current controllers refused lower wage offers from new contractor RVA, heightening safety concerns due to the airport's complex airspace. Efforts are being made to find a staffing solution.

Caltrain's electric service introduction leads to a 41% ridership increase, with consistent growth, particularly on Sundays, and over half a million passengers in December 2024.

Caltrain is running the Celebration Train for MLK Day events in San Francisco with a modified holiday schedule and standard parking fees. Registration is required for the commemorative ride.

San Jose's $3.3 million OLIVE program aims to remove RVs from certain areas for street cleaning. This initiative is part of a broader plan to address homelessness in the city.