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COVID In Colorado: RTD Continues With Second Round Of Layoffs

DENVER (CBS4)- RTD will announce a second round of layoffs this week. The public transit company is facing a massive budget shortfall due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Some bus, train and light rail operators for RTD were laid off in December. On Wednesday, some salaried administrative staff will be let go.

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Those laid off will receive two months pay and benefits as part of their severance. RTD is planning to layoff a total of 399 employees.

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