The American Public Transportation Association said this week that more than 80 percent of transit agencies have had to reduce service due to worker shortages.
Worker shortages have been felt by transit agencies of all sizes, APTA said in a news release.
The APTA report said 96 percent of agencies have experienced a shortage of workers, with 84 percent saying it has led to service reductions.
“This shortage is complex, multifaceted, and connected to changes in the broader culture and economy,” APTA CEO Paul P. Skoutelas said. “This workforce shortage is the confluence of multiple factors and successfully responding to it will involve a comprehensive approach.”
The report recommends that agencies address the issues by increasing wages for transit workers, improving work schedules, and establishing more effective recruiting and hiring practices.
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