Transit Strike
Strike is Over
December 4, 2023
Santa Clarita Transit has announced that MV Transportation and the bus driver union reached an agreement for a new contract, ending the strike and resuming all routes effective Monday, Dec. 4.
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UPDATE: November 20, 2023
The city has expanded and modified its emergency transit services during the bus driver strike.
- ROUTES 1, 2, 5, 6 AND 12 – Schedules have been established. Modifications were made effective Nov. 8. Summary
- TRIPPER ROUTES 621, 623, 626, 627, 634 AND 640 – Normal schedules.
- DIAL-A-RIDE/ACCESS – Effective Monday, Nov. 20, service will expand and priority-use restrictions will cease.
- COMMUTER SERVICE – Not available.
The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this short-term purpose. This information is subject to change, so please check for updates.
UPDATE: November 9, 2023
The city has expanded and modified its emergency transit services during the bus driver strike.
- ROUTES 1, 2, 5, 6 AND 12 – Schedules have been established. Modifications were made effective Nov. 8.
- TRIPPER ROUTES 621, 623, 626, 627, 634 AND 640 – Normal schedules.
- DIAL-A-RIDE – Urgent medical appointments only.
- COMMUTER SERVICE – Not available.
The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this short-term purpose.
UPDATE: October 27, 2023
The city has expanded its emergency transit services during the bus driver strike.
- ROUTES 1, 2, 5, 6 AND 12 – Schedules have been established, and changes have been made to Routes 5, 6 and 12.
- TRIPPER ROUTES 621, 623, 626, 627, 634 AND 640 – Normal schedules.
- DIAL-A-RIDE – Urgent medical appointments only.
- COMMUTER SERVICE – Not available.
The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this short-term purpose.
UPDATE: October 25, 2023
The city has expanded its emergency transit services during the bus driver strike.
- ROUTES 1, 2, 5, 6 AND 12 – Schedules are now in effect.
- TRIPPER ROUTES 621, 623, 626, 627, 634 AND 640 – Normal schedules.
- DIAL-A-RIDE – Urgent medical appointments only.
- COMMUTER SERVICE – Not available.
The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this short-term purpose.
UPDATE: October 18, 2023
The city has expanded its emergency transit services during the bus driver strike. Limited, fare-free service is available on:
- ROUTES 5, 6 AND 12 – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday (wait times approximately 60 to 90 minutes)
- ROUTES 1 AND 2 – 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Friday (wait times approximately 60 minutes)
- TRIPPER ROUTES 621, 623, 626, 627, 634 AND 640 – Normal schedules
- DIAL-A-RIDE – Urgent medical appointments only
The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this short-term purpose by the city.
UPDATE: October 16, 2023
Limited, fare-free bus service is available on:
- Routes 5, 6, and 12, with wait times of approximately 60 to 90 minutes.
- Tripper Routes 621, 623, 626, 627, 634, and 640.
- Dial-A-Ride for urgent medical appointments only.
UPDATE: October 13, 2023
No changes since Oct. 10 Update (below).
UPDATE 2: October 10, 2023
Limited, fare-free bus service will be available starting Wednesday, Oct. 11. Service will be available on a limited basis on Routes 5, 6, and 12, and Tripper Routes 621, 623, 626, 627, 634, and 640 will follow their normal schedules. The buses are white, as they are operated by a company contracted for this purpose by the city.
UPDATE 1: October 10, 2023
The union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers continues to strike, forcing the suspension of all service except for limited Dial-A-Ride, which is reserved for dialysis and other urgent medical needs. Please refer to the Updates section for any changes to available services.
UPDATE: October 9, 2023
The union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers has gone on strike, forcing the suspension of service on all commuter and local routes. Please make alternative plans for travel.
UPDATE: October 6, 2023
As of Friday, Oct. 6, the union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers has NOT called for a strike. All routes remain in service. We will continue to provide updates on this page.
UPDATE: October 5, 2023
As of Thursday, Oct. 5, the union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers has NOT called for a strike. All routes remain in service.
UPDATE: October 4, 2023
As of Wednesday, Oct. 4, the union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers has NOT called for a strike. All routes remain in service.
UPDATE: October 3, 2023
As of Tuesday, Oct. 3, the union representing Santa Clarita Transit bus drivers has NOT called for a strike. All routes remain in service.
UPDATE: October 2, 2023
The union representing the bus drivers has NOT called for a strike on Monday, Oct. 2. All routes are in service.
NOTICE: September 29, 2023
Please be advised that an upcoming labor strike may affect service to and from campus if you ride a Santa Clarita Transit bus.
Drivers who work for MV Transportation, the contracted bus operator for Santa Clarita Transit, recently authorized a strike, which could begin as soon as Monday, Oct. 2.
This decision has arisen from a labor contract dispute between the bus driver union and MV Transportation. Please note that neither the City of Santa Clarita nor College of the Canyons is directly involved in these negotiations, so we do not have access to detailed information regarding the specific issues under contention.
As a result of the strike, Santa Clarita Transit anticipates the suspension of most of its services, including several routes commonly used by COC students to reach the Valencia and Canyon Country campuses.
While we hope the matter is resolved promptly and without interruption to bus service, we strongly recommend that you find alternative transportation so you can travel to and from campus without significant disruption.
We appreciate your understanding and patience during this challenging period. The college hopes that both parties will engage in productive negotiations to limit disruptions and inconvenience for everyone who relies on Santa Clarita Transit for transportation in our community.
We will keep you updated as more information becomes available.