How The Fairfax Connector Worker Strike Impacts Route 1 Corridor

MOUNT VERNON, VA — Fairfax Connector workers with the ATU Local 1764 union went on strike Thursday, impacting bus routes throughout the county.

The union cited "unfair labor practices" by Fairfax Connector's private contractor Transdev. The strike is expected to cause significant disruptions to commutes as the union and Transdev negotiate a new contract for Fairfax Connector workers. Metrobus workers have also been on strike at the Cinder Bed Road Bus garage, which is privately operated by Transdev and serves various Northern Virginia bus routes.

Because limited Fairfax Connector workers are reporting for duty, some routes are not running. Others are running on a Sunday schedule rather than a weekday schedule.

According to an update from Fairfax Connector, here are the Friday service impacts to routes serving the Richmond Highway corridor and Huntington Metro:

• Route 101 Fort Hunt: Not operating
• Route 109 Rose Hill: Not operating
• Route 151 Engleside - Mount Vernon: Sunday schedule
• Route 152 Groveton - Mount Vernon: Not operating
• Route 159 Engleside Limited-Stop: Not operating
• Route 161 Hybla Valley Counter-Clockwise: Not operating
• Route 162 Hybla Valley Clockwise: Not operating
• Route 171 Richmond Highway: Sunday schedule
• Route 308 Franconia-Springfield – Inova Mt Vernon Hospital: Not operating

Passengers affected by these service changes may want to consider alternate ways to travel, such as carpooling, taking Metrobus, Metrorail, or Virginia Railway Express (VRE) service, or biking, walking, and teleworking," said the county in a statement. "There are more than 4,000 available parking spaces at park-and-ride facilities across Fairfax County with access to express lanes, VRE and ridesharing."

If you have questions about bus service, contact Fairfax Connector customer service at 703-339-7200, weekdays from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. and weekends 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Subscribe to Fairfax Connector Passenger Information through Fairfax Alerts or visit www.fairfaxcounty.gov/connector for updates.