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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1972
Page
5
San Antonio transit stoppage strains local charter lines and taxi firms as stranded workers and students turn to taxis and rideshares. Kerrville Bus and Greyhound report few requests due to franchise limits and service gaps, while Yellow Cab reports limited capacity and rising fares.
City traffic, excluding buses, moves smoothly with downtown flow steady. Police Insp. John Fitch says two day bus drivers strike creates no new jams, only longer ones on main arteries. motorists use extra lanes once reserved for buses, and no additional freeway patrols were assigned. He compares the situation to pouring five gallons into a one gallon jug.
Managers of two major taxicab firms in the city say the bus strike has sharply reduced ridership. Ian Hunter, manager, notes fewer passengers as streets stay backed by commuters seeking private transport.
The document explains employee retirement contributions set at 5 percent of base pay. For a top bus operator earning 3.21 per hour, annual employee deduction is 242.54 or 4.392 percent of base salary. City employee contribution would total 333.84, adding 41.38 yearly.
San Antonio bus riders faced a Monday strike with no transport options. Auto drivers supplied rides, and residents in the north side had to contact employers for transportation. Businesses noted irritated customers and elderly hardest hit as students still attended school.
A San Antonio transit system disruption reported amid a strike affecting bus service for military dependents and civilian workers. Pension details for retirees outline a base 10 percent increase plus 358 dollars monthly, with Social Security adjustments and retroactive pay, while on base traffic and leave policies are noted. Spokesmen from Kelly and Brooks AFBs indicate no major absenteeism impact yet, and military buses replace city routes to transport personnel to the airport and school.
Delegates from the National Association of Housing and Development Officials face disruption as San Antonio bus delays hinder a planned tour and public facility visits during their Palacio de Rio meeting, while West Virginia remains among top coal producers with deposits under much of its surface.
A strike by Local 694 ATU drivers and mechanics began for pension gains, halting 263 buses serving 65,000 riders daily. The union seeks 50 percent of base salary above Social Security or $175 monthly extra retirement, totaling about 95 percent of base pay, costing $4.5 million over the plan. A joint committee found many employees misunderstand the current pension, prompting info classes starting Sept 19 to explain benefits and options.
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