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These routes will operate from 6:00 am until 7:00 pm.
This scaled back system of routes will operate to provide coverage to Capital Metro's highest traveled routes, as well as to major destinations such as hospitals, medical facilities, schools, the downtown business district, the Capitol complex, UT, and other universities and major employers. Areas with high levels of transit-dependent riders have also been prioritized.
UT shuttle buses will operate as usual, and the Capital Area Rural Transportation System (CARTS) will not be affected by a walkout.
Special Transit Service will also operate from 6:00 am to 7:00 pm. Reservation priority will be given to those riders in need of dialysis or other medical appointments, followed by riders needing transportation to work or school.
Capital Metro urges its customers to review the limited service options available, and make other transit plans if necessary.
About StarTran, Inc.
State law prohibits a political subdivision of the state, such as Capital Metro, from engaging in collective bargaining with a labor organization. However, the Federal Transit Act requires recipients of federal transit assistance to protect collective bargaining rights. As a result of this conflict between state and federal laws, Capital Metro contracts with an independent contractor, StarTran, Inc. for the provision of operations' personnel, including bus operators and mechanics. Certain employees of StarTran, Inc. are represented by Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1091.
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