News

7.7.23

Transdev, the transit service operator on behalf of Visalia Transit, has informed Visalia Transit that despite continued negotiations over the past week, they have not yet reached an agreement with the Transdev drivers.

 

A strike, which will limit the services Transdev is able to provide to the City of Visalia, is anticipated effective midnight, July 8, 2023. In addition to fixed routes servicing residents in Visalia, routes operated by Transdev also include service to and from Farmersville, Exeter, and Goshen. Bus riders in these communities, as well as Visalia bus riders, should be prepared for a disruption in transit service effective as early as tomorrow.

 

If a work stoppage does occur, transit service in Visalia, including fixed route bus service, Dial-A-Ride, Sequoia Shuttle (both Gateway and Park) buses, and V-Line, will be suspended until Transdev is able to fill trips with qualified drivers and dispatchers.

Should drivers be available, priority for service will be essential services, such as Dial-A-Ride, the on-demand service primarily intended to provide elderly and individuals with disabilities with transit service.

 

As contract negotiations are ongoing, the status of all bus routes and services will be dependent on whether an agreement can be reached.

 

For all service disruptions and the latest updates, riders can check online at www.visaliatransit.com. Riders can also call the Greenline at 1-877-404-6473 for information, available Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Updates will also be made available on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @visaliatransit.

 

While Transdev and the Transdev drivers work to reach an agreement and avoid a work stoppage, the City of Visalia urges riders to identify other transportation options out of an abundance of caution as the situation continues to evolve.