# Merrimack Valley Transit Strike Leaves Residents Stranded | Boston News

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Podcast: [Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/boston-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7485239)
Published: 2026-07-05T20:25:07+00:00
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## Resource

Free bus service in the Merrimack Valley is on hold after 138 transit workers walked off the job over a bitter dispute over overtime pay — a system unchanged since 1976 — despite a proposed 25% raise over three years. For seniors and low-income residents, the shutdown means missed medical appointments, no access to groceries or cooling centers, and a sudden, crushing financial burden as taxis become unaffordable. With no clear timeline for resolution, everyday life has ground to a halt — and for many, the consequences are already dire. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/3b5d0ba52c516fef

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