US: Unionized transport workers stage strike, halting service on Fairfax Connector bus system serving Fairfax County, Va., as of early March

Unionized transport workers have launched an indefinite strike that has suspended service on the Fairfax Connector bus system serving Fairfax County, Virginia, and surrounding areas as of early March. Hundreds of unionized bus drivers and mechanics are participating in the strike, demanding higher salaries and improved benefits. Fairfax County governmental authorities have signaled that service on the bus system will remain suspended through at least March 3; local governmental officials may announce extensions of the Fairfax Connector bus service suspension on short notice.

Significant transport disruptions will likely affect Fairfax County and surrounding areas for the duration of the strike, including transport to and from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The work stoppage will probably lead to increased demand for alternative modes of transport in the area, as well as crowding on operating public transport systems. Strike-related demonstrations cannot be ruled out.