Orange County residents who depend on public bus service could be affected by route disruptions as the Orange County Transportation Authority and a union representing its bus drivers work to hammer out details on a new contract.
OCTA officials said Monday it was notified of a possible strike by bus drivers who are part of Teamsters Local 952, the union which represents hundreds of OCTA drivers.
The two sides will look to come to terms on a new deal and avoid disruptions in service during a planned meeting Wednesday. If they are unable to agree on a new contract, the union has warned it could call for a strike next week.
The existing contract between the transportation authority and the drivers union expired in April 2021, OCTA said in a news release.
Chip Yost reports for the KTLA 5 News at 6 on Feb. 7, 2022.