A lthough travelers experienced delays and standing-room-only commutes Monday morning -- the first rush-hour period affected by service cuts, CTA officials say they have encountered no major problems. [4]

A tentative deal that allows 38 CTA maintenance workers to keep their jobs in return for concessions is a sign that other unions may be ready to cut a deal and get canceled buses back on the road, CTA chief Richard Rodriguez said today. The railroad maintenance workers were among 1,057 workers laid off Sunday as part of cutbacks that saw 18 percent of bus services and 9 percent of train services canceled. [6]

The CTA's service cuts are now in effect- which means more people are waiting longer for fewer buses and trains. Buses and trains were crowded Monday and are expected to stay that way- especially during the morning and afternoon rush hours- due to the cuts. [1]

CTA riders for years have been warned of service cut "doomsdays," only to see them averted at the last minute through new government funding or some other rescue. [3]