Throughout the region, companies are scrambling to prepare for a transit strike that could disrupt the commute for thousands.
"In 1997, when BART workers last walked, some companies rented buses or put key workers up in downtown hotels during the six-day strike. This time around, most company executives are still crossing their fingers in hopes that labor negotiators will reach a last-minute compromise." 335,000 people a day who normally rely on BART to commute to and from work. Without the trains running, the Bay Area's freeways are expected to grind to a halt, though some transit alternatives are being made available.
Thanks to Christian Peralta
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