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Public transit workers vote to join union

Public transit workers vote to join union

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Thirty-two drivers, mechanics and other workers in the Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach transit service have voted to join a union.

BSOOB Transit is the primary provider of public transportation in the Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach region with express commuter bus service that connects the communities to downtown Portland.

It also operates seasonal trolleys that serve tourist destinations in the area.

The provider carried 360,000 passengers in 2019.

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