Trolley service is unaffected and will operate according to schedule
San Diego – A work stoppage is impacting multiple bus divisions for the Metropolitan Transit System which will disrupt bus service on Thursday, May 18 and possibly longer. The work stoppage is due to ongoing negotiations between Transdev/First Transit and its bus operators.
South Bay Bus Division: Bus routes out of the South Bay division that could be impacted include: 1, 3, 5, 27, 28, 35, 225, 701, 704, 705, 709, 712, 901, 904, 905, 906, 907, 909, 916, 917, 923, 929, 932, 933, 934, 950/950A, 955, 961, 962, 963, 967, 968, 992. This makes up approximately 33% of MTS bus routes.
East County Bus Division: Bus routes out of the East County division that could be impacted include: 88, 115, 280, 290, 815, 816, 832, 834, 848, 851, 852, 854, 855, 856, 864, 872, 874, 875, 888, 891, 892, 894, 921, 928, 936
Copley Park Division (MTS Access and minibus service): Operating normal service at this time.
Imperial Avenue Division: Operating normal service
Kearny Mesa Division: Operating normal service
Trolley System: Operating normal service
Please note: real-time service information (such as the OneBusAway app) may not be accurate. Passengers can check the MTS Alerts & Detours webpage for updates and most accurate service information. Alerts are updated daily as soon as any missed trips are known. Passengers can also contact MTS Information & Trip Planning for trip planning assistance at 619-233-3004. For press or media inquiries related to the agreement or negotiations, contact First Transit/Transdev at Mitun.Seguin@transdev.com or 301-674-3733.
MTS will notify the public and update schedules via social media and at sdmts.com/work-stoppage. We apologize for the delay in service and encourage riders to make alternative transportation plans when available.
About MTS
The Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) operates more than 100 bus routes and three Trolley lines in 10 cities and unincorporated areas of San Diego. MTS is a leader in advancing initiatives to create a greener, cleaner and better-connected transit system in San Diego. Each weekday more than 220,000 passenger trips are taken throughout the MTS system taking people to work, school, health appointments and other essential trips. In FY 2022, MTS made more than 57 million riders. For service schedule updates, news, alerts and more information on how you can use public transportation, go to www.sdmts.com.
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