The core issue, as ever, is pay and working conditions. Drivers are asking for a fair deal in a world where everything from rent to avocados has skyrocketed. It’s a classic David vs. Goliath tale, except David drives a train and Goliath is a corporate schedule.
Union reps have been vocal about safety and fatigue, noting that nobody wants a sleep-deprived driver behind the controls. We’re not talking about a missed latte order here—this affects thousands of commuters who just want to get home to their Netflix queue. Solidarity, yes, but also a solid headache for planners.
