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SANTA BARBARA—Santa Barbara MTD and Teamsters Local 186 (Teamsters) have agreed to a 45-day contract extension, allowing bus service to continue to operate normally.
MTD and the Teamsters have also agreed to a state-mediated contract proposal, and a vote on that contract by Teamsters members is anticipated.
MTD appreciates the continued patience of the public with this process.
