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Cinder Bed was contracted by [[Transdev]] when it opened. Since its opening, the garage was known for poor maintenance and poor working conditions by Transdev. Multiple reports of buses breaking down and poor working conditions such as poor pay and break times came into light in 2019. Conditions got so bad that on October 24, 2019, Transdev workers from Cinder Bed went on a strike for unfair labor practices. The strike caused disruptions to all lines from Cinder Bed with only the 29K/29N, and REX operating on Sunday schedules with the rest of the routes suspended.<ref>[https://wamu.org/story/19/10/24/contract-bus-workers-strike-strand-commuters-on-wmata-routes-in-virginia/ Contract Bus Workers Strike, Strand Commuters On WMATA Routes In Virginia]</ref> A similar strike happened at [[Fairfax Connector]], but was later resolved a week later. | Cinder Bed was contracted by [[Transdev]] when it opened. Since its opening, the garage was known for poor maintenance and poor working conditions by Transdev. Multiple reports of buses breaking down and poor working conditions such as poor pay and break times came into light in 2019. Conditions got so bad that on October 24, 2019, Transdev workers from Cinder Bed went on a strike for unfair labor practices. The strike caused disruptions to all lines from Cinder Bed with only the 29K/29N, and REX operating on Sunday schedules with the rest of the routes suspended.<ref>[https://wamu.org/story/19/10/24/contract-bus-workers-strike-strand-commuters-on-wmata-routes-in-virginia/ Contract Bus Workers Strike, Strand Commuters On WMATA Routes In Virginia]</ref> A similar strike happened at [[Fairfax Connector]], but was later resolved a week later. | ||
Negotiations continued for three months with a few routes beginning to return to service through the three months. In mid January 2020, the strike ended after workers and Transdev struck a contract. However, bus service was not restored until January 24, 2020 effectively ending the strike after three months.<ref>[https://wamu.org/story/20/01/21/im-totally-lost-rider-confusion-remains-after-cinder-bed-bus-strike/ Update: Metro Issues Service Updates For Bus Routes Affected By Cinder Bed Road Strike]</ref> As a result of the controversy, WMATA took back operations from Transdev on December 26, 2021, and multiple buses were retired.<ref>[https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Metrobus-service-changes-Dec-2021.cfm Metrobus to implement service changes, improve reliability effective Sunday, December 26]</ref> Cinder Bed drivers and buses were temporarily assigned to Shepherd Parkway until January 2, 2022.<br><br> | Negotiations continued for three months with a few routes beginning to return to service through the three months. In mid January 2020, the strike ended after workers and Transdev struck a contract. However, bus service was not restored until January 24, 2020 effectively ending the strike after three months.<ref>[https://wamu.org/story/20/01/21/im-totally-lost-rider-confusion-remains-after-cinder-bed-bus-strike/ Update: Metro Issues Service Updates For Bus Routes Affected By Cinder Bed Road Strike]</ref> As a result of the controversy, WMATA took back operations from Transdev on December 26, 2021, and [[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 6301-6461|multiple buses were retired]].<ref>[https://www.wmata.com/about/news/Metrobus-service-changes-Dec-2021.cfm Metrobus to implement service changes, improve reliability effective Sunday, December 26]</ref> Cinder Bed drivers and buses were temporarily assigned to Shepherd Parkway until January 2, 2022.<br><br> | ||
''Address:'' 7901 Cinder Bed Road, Lorton, VA 22079<br> | ''Address:'' 7901 Cinder Bed Road, Lorton, VA 22079<br> | ||
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===Local Routes=== | ===Local Routes=== | ||
18J<br> | 18J<br> | ||
26A<br> | 26A<br> | ||
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===Express Routes=== | ===Express Routes=== | ||
11Y<br> | |||
17B<br> | 17B<br> | ||
17G<br> | 17G<br> | ||
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Cinder Bed's fleet fluctuates often. Therefore, it is impossible to always provide an up-to-date list of buses assigned to the depot, and the table is not always guaranteed to be correct. | Cinder Bed's fleet fluctuates often. Therefore, it is impossible to always provide an up-to-date list of buses assigned to the depot, and the table is not always guaranteed to be correct. | ||
'''Last updated: | '''Last updated: 4/18/2024''' | ||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 4600-4700| | |[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 4600-4700|4612-4626]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries XD40|XD40]] | |[[New Flyer Industries XD40|XD40]] | ||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority | |[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 4701-4795|4715, 4772-4480]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries | |[[New Flyer Industries XD40|XD40]] | ||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 6301-6461|6372-6381, 6400-6403]] | |[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 6301-6461|6372-6381, 6400-6403]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | ||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 7001-7100|7066-7099]] | |[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 7001-7100|7066-7094, 7096-7099]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | |||
|[[New Flyer Industries XDE40|XDE40]] | |||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 7153-7167|7153-7158]] | |||
|[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | |[[New Flyer Industries|New Flyer]] | ||
|[[New Flyer Industries XDE40|XDE40]] | |[[New Flyer Industries XDE40|XDE40]] | ||
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|[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 8001-8105| | |[[Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority 8001-8105|8070-8084]] | ||
|[[North American Bus Industries|NABI]] | |[[North American Bus Industries|NABI]] | ||
|[[North American Bus Industries 42-BRT|42-BRT.08 HEV]] | |[[North American Bus Industries 42-BRT|42-BRT.08 HEV]] | ||
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|Depot Summary | |Depot Summary | ||
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==References== | ==References== | ||
Latest revision as of 12:13, 18 April 2024
Cinder Bed (Depot Code: C) is one of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority's 9 depots. This garage handles routes in Fairfax County, Virginia. Cinder Bed opened on December 30, 2018 replacing Royal Street.
Cinder Bed was contracted by Transdev when it opened. Since its opening, the garage was known for poor maintenance and poor working conditions by Transdev. Multiple reports of buses breaking down and poor working conditions such as poor pay and break times came into light in 2019. Conditions got so bad that on October 24, 2019, Transdev workers from Cinder Bed went on a strike for unfair labor practices. The strike caused disruptions to all lines from Cinder Bed with only the 29K/29N, and REX operating on Sunday schedules with the rest of the routes suspended.[1] A similar strike happened at Fairfax Connector, but was later resolved a week later.
Negotiations continued for three months with a few routes beginning to return to service through the three months. In mid January 2020, the strike ended after workers and Transdev struck a contract. However, bus service was not restored until January 24, 2020 effectively ending the strike after three months.[2] As a result of the controversy, WMATA took back operations from Transdev on December 26, 2021, and multiple buses were retired.[3] Cinder Bed drivers and buses were temporarily assigned to Shepherd Parkway until January 2, 2022.
Address: 7901 Cinder Bed Road, Lorton, VA 22079
Bus Routes
Local Routes
18J
26A
29G
29K
29N
Express Routes
11Y
17B
17G
17K
17M
18G
18P
Richmond Highway Express
REX
Fleet
Cinder Bed's fleet fluctuates often. Therefore, it is impossible to always provide an up-to-date list of buses assigned to the depot, and the table is not always guaranteed to be correct.
Last updated: 4/18/2024
| Fleet Numbers | Manufacturer | Model | Total | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4612-4626 | New Flyer | XD40 | 15 | |
| 4715, 4772-4480 | New Flyer | XD40 | 10 | |
| 6372-6381, 6400-6403 | New Flyer | DE40LFA | 14 | |
| 7066-7094, 7096-7099 | New Flyer | XDE40 | 33 | |
| 7153-7158 | New Flyer | XDE40 | 7 | |
| 8070-8084 | NABI | 42-BRT.08 HEV | 15 | |
| Depot Summary | 94 | |||