The union for the striking Fairfax County Connector bus drivers and mechanics reached a tentative deal on a new contract with the bus service's operator, the union said in a statement Tuesday evening.
The possible agreement followed a daylong bargaining session between ATU Local 689 and Transdev, the fourth since the strike began.
Union members are expected to vote on the tentative agreement Wednesday, the union said.
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Bus service remained suspended Wednesday. It has been suspended since Feb. 22 or nearly two weeks.
"Fairfax Connector bus service will remain suspended through Wednesday, March 6, 2024," @ffxconnector wrote on X. "We encourage our users to consider alternative methods of travel and we apologize for the inconvenience and truly appreciate your patience."
The union sought higher pay, more sick leave and retirement benefits for its members.
A federal moderator was brought in to help with the contract negotiations.
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