Dallas–Fort Worth: DART paratransit strike from 14 June 2026 (if no deal)
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Paratransit drivers who serve Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) say they will strike from 14 June 2026 if contract talks with contractor Transdev do not yield a deal. The walkout would affect door-to-door paratransit service for riders with disabilities across the DART area; the union cites pay, working conditions and respect as key issues, while DART says it has contingency plans. ATU Local 1338 members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a strike ahead of the deadline.
This alert was originally created on 6 June 2026.
Public Impact
Bus
Effective Dates
Updates
Jun 14, 2026
As of 14 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the DART paratransit strike has been canceled or suspended. DART’s 12 June notice says it is preparing for potential disruptions, and local coverage indicates the walkout would begin on 14 June if no deal is reached.
Jun 13, 2026
As of 13 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the DART paratransit strike has been canceled or suspended. DART’s 12 June 2026 news release says negotiations with Transdev are ongoing and outlines contingency plans should a strike occur. With talks held this week and no updates announcing a deal, the walkout remains slated for 14 June 2026 if no agreement is reached.
Jun 12, 2026
As of 12 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the DART paratransit strike has been canceled or suspended. Talks between Transdev and ATU Local 1338 were scheduled for 11 and 13 June, and DART has published contingency plans; the walkout remains slated for 14 June 2026 if no deal is reached.
Jun 8, 2026
As of 8 June 2026, there are no credible reports that the DART paratransit strike has been canceled or suspended. ATU Local 1338 and Transdev plan to meet on 11–13 June; the walkout remains slated for 14 June 2026, and DART has issued contingency plans.
Organizer
- Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 1338
Affected Locations
- Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas
Sources
- https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/transportation/article/dart-drivers-serving-disabled-riders-go-strike-22289439.php
- https://www.keranews.org/transportation/2026-06-04/dart-paratransit-drivers-authorize-strike-dallas-transit
- https://www.dart.org/about/news-and-events/newsreleases/newsrelease-detail/impacts-to-dart-paratransit-services-as-a-result-of-potential-union-strike
- https://www.tpr.org/news/2026-06-04/dart-paratransit-drivers-authorize-strike
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