LIRR riders brace for long commutes as strike enters its third day
LIRR riders are facing significant disruptions as a strike enters its third day. Negotiations between the MTA and unions resumed, but no agreement was reached. Commuters are now relying on shuttle buses and subways, with the MTA encouraging remote work where possible.
- ▪Thousands of LIRR riders are experiencing long commutes due to an ongoing strike.
- ▪The strike is a result of a dispute over healthcare contributions and wage increases.
- ▪The MTA has provided 275 free shuttle buses to assist commuters, but this service is limited to 13,000 riders daily.
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Local News LIRR riders brace for long commutes as strike enters its third day By Elijah Westbrook, Elijah Westbrook Elijah Westbrook Elijah Westbrook is an Emmy award-winning journalist. He joined CBS News New York in January 2022. Read Full Bio Elijah Westbrook, Christina Fan, Christina Fan Christina Fan Christina Fan joined CBS News New York as a general assignment reporter in spring of 2019. Read Full Bio Christina Fan, Alexa Herrera Alexa Herrera Digital Producer, CBS News New York Alexa Herrera is a digital producer with the CBS News New York web team. She previously worked with WUFT and WTSP in Florida as a digital producer. She's a Long Island native.
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