Union bus drivers go on strike in Maryland: ‘We can’t stand for it no more’

Some passengers were stranded on Thursday morning waiting for buses to arrive at work after drivers left work. The drivers of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 689 began the strike around 4 am on Thursday. Travelers who normally travel on the Maryland Transit Administration routes operated by the Martz Bus line got trapped this morning, including Kim Danek in Accokeek Park and Ride. “Some of us only have the nearby bus lines and we can’t telew…

Union bus drivers go on strike in Maryland: ‘We can’t stand for it no more’

Some riders were stranded Thursday morning waiting for buses to get to work after drivers walked off the job. Drivers with the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) 689 began the strike around 4 a.m. on Thursday. Commuters who normally ride Maryland Transit Administration routes operated by Martz Bus line were stuck this morning, including Kim Danek at the Accokeek Park and Ride. “Some of us only have the commuter bus lines and we can’t telework becau…