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07/29/2010 09:09 AM

TWU To Sue City Over Commuter Vans

By: NY1 News

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The Transport Workers Union is suing the city in an effort to stop commuter vans from taking over bus routes that were cut last month.

Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced a pilot program last month for ride-sharing vans to run along three to six bus routes that were cut by the MTA.

The transit union yesterday filed suit, claiming it's illegal for the city to offer a commuter van service.

The union says if the court sides with the city, the union will offer its own commuter van service run by laid-off bus drivers.

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