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    NY: With Bus Strike Possible, Dutchess Passengers Seek Alternative Transport

    March 30, 2018
    Passengers are being urged to seek alternative transportation as a strike by Dutchess County bus system workers could start as early as Wednesday.

    Source Poughkeepsie Journal

    Passengers are being urged to seek alternative transportation as a strike by Dutchess County bus system workers could start as early as Wednesday.  

    Service disruptions are possible and the public service bus transit could be affected if there is a strike, according to a statement issued by the county Thursday.

    County Mass Transit bus drivers and other members of Teamsters Local 445 voted 54-4 to strike as early as Wednesday if a contract cannot be negotiated, said union representative Jerry Ebert. He said the union plans to let the community know of its decision at least 12 hours before a strike would begin.

    Read the complete article at https://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/story/news/2018/03/29/bus-strike-possible-dutchess-passengers-seek-alternative-transport/470315002/