Service to Some MTS Bus Routes Halted Wednesday by Failed Labor Negotiations

SAN DIEGO, CA: Some Metropolitan Bus Routes stopped running Wednesday morning after unionized drivers voted against a labor contract.

Members of Teamster Local 542 who are not directly employed by MTS did not approve the most recent labor agreement offer from their employer, First Transit, Tuesday night. 

Trolleys and the vast majority of the 95 bus routes operated by MTS are not affected, the public transportation provider advised.

However, service was halted as of Wednesday morning on the following 18 routes operated by First Transit for MTS: 14, 18, 25, 83, 84, 88, 833, 851, 870, 944, 945, 945A, 964, 965, Sorrento Valley Coaster Connection Routes 972, 973, 978, 979 and MTS Access. 

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Additionally, routes 25 and 964 will have limited service based on driver availability. Customers can expect major delays and some missed service on the two routes.

MTS Access routes, which are operated by First Transit, will continue to serve medical and life sustaining appointments. Some paratransit service may be provided by taxi services and other additional service providers based on availability of drivers. 

Passengers are advised to make alternative arrangements. For MTS Access appointment information, passengers can call 888-517-9627 or 800-921-9664.  

For alternative MTS routing information, call the MTS Information and Trip Planning office at 619-233-3004.

For the most up-to-date information on which routes are running and which are not, click here.

More information about the work stoppage is available by clicking here.