SEQUOIA AND KINGS CANYON NATIONAL PARKS, Calif., 30 June 2023 –

Hi all,

Some unfortunate news ahead of a busy holiday weekend.

We just got word that Sequoia Shuttle bus drivers will go on strike effective July 1 due to failed contract negotiations with Transdev. This is impacting all transit services offered by Visalia Transit, including the Sequoia Shuttle.

Negotiations are not expected to take place over the holiday weekend, and service disruptions are expected at least through the middle of next week.

Official messaging will go out from Visalia Transit this evening going into tomorrow. Our staff is printing signage and getting everything ready ahead of tomorrow. This will greatly impact operations in the Giant Forest, likely adding congestion and stress to visitors. We will do everything we can to manage, including reassigning the 6 added staff helping with traffic management for the weekend.

I’m including the sign they shared with us to alert riders of service disruption, in case it’s helpful.

We’ll keep you all updated as we know more.

Have a great holiday weekend,

Sintia

[SOURCE: Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks]