JTRAN’s Bold Transit Plan Sparks Strike Threat

JTRAN, Jackson’s bus operator, is pushing the City Council to approve sweeping transit changes—cutting two routes, ending Saturday service, and swapping fixed routes for ride-hailing-style options—to save $2 million annually and fund driver pay raises. But the transit union, representing 50-55 workers, has authorized a potential strike over the cuts and stalled contract talks, recalling a 14-day strike just two years ago. With negotiations at an impasse, JTRAN is demanding a city liaison to help craft a solution—or risk deeper disruption for riders and staff alike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22e5a09f7c6e588b