Some riders took to social media to express their reactions to the Fairfax Connector bus strike. Fairfax Connector bus workers go on strike | WTOP⁦@PatHerrity⁩ ⁦@fairfaxcounty⁩ https://t.co/tJBsZaR0b0 — Ginzan77 (@Ginzan77) December 5, 2019Another response on Twitter from @uk8rings said: “The Fairfax Connector drivers are now on strike. “These strikes at Fairfax Connector and Cinder Bed Road are about the future of public transportation in our region. We believe the resounding answer from workers and riders alike will be ‘hell no!’”Fairfax Connector workers have sought better work protections and equity in salaries for years. ADThe previous private operator of the Fairfax Connector and workers were also engaged in a labor dispute.

Source: Washington Post December 05, 2019 02:50 UTC