Greensboro Bus Service Halted Following A Staff Walkout

Bus service in Greensboro has been halted following a walkout by drivers and support staff. The action came after an unidentified bus operator tested positive for COVID-19.

The Greensboro Transit Agency (GTA) was notified on Monday that a fixed-route driver tested positive for the coronavirus.

Other drivers expressed concern when the transit authority would not identify the affected employee. This resulted in a walkout Wednesday by drivers, supervisors, and support staff, forcing the GTA to halt bus operations until further notice.  

GTA officials say service resumed this afternoon on nine fixed routes after management assured staff their concerns would be addressed immediately. 

According to a news release, vehicles and workspaces frequented by the affected driver have been thoroughly sanitized.

This story has been updated from an earlier version. 

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