Oahu Transit Services, which operates TheBus and TheHandi-Van routes on behalf of the City & County of Honolulu, remained at odds today with the union which represents bus operations and mechanics though to lesser degree.

In spite of OTS’ warning its 130,000 daily riders of TheBus on Tuesday to consider alternative transportation after officials say they received inquiries about a possible strike by bus drivers labor negotiations apparently continued later that day.

In a statement today, OTS President Robert Yu said his organization “is encouraged by the progress we made in our ongoing negotiations with the Hawaii Teamsters last night to reach an agreement for a new contract with our employees.”

“We are looking forward to resuming our discussions this afternoon. It is important to note

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