JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – JTRAN buses are back in service following a nearly two week strike of the local Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU).

On Wednesday, Jackson Mayor Chokwe A. Lumumba thanked both the ATU and MV Transportation for finding a way to work out their differences.

The mayor acknowledged that the city understands the importance of public transportation, and it’s vital to the growth of the city. Lumumba said the city served a population that’s dependent on the service.

“I want to thank you for your patience,” Lumumba said to riders. “I want to thank you for your commitment to this service. And we, as a city, hope to provide more in the way of public transportation as we move forward.”

Charles Tornes, Jr., president of the local ATU, said the union is grateful that a tentative agreement has been reached.

JTRAN suspended service across Jackson on Wednesday, September 4 due to the strike. Union members said they went on strike due to safety concerns.

MV Transportation has managed the City of Jackson’s fixed route and paratransit services since January 2024.