MARKHAM, Ont - Talks continue in the York Region Transit strike, with the region giving two remaining private contractors until Wednesday to provide plans for restoring service.

A contract with a third company has already been cancelled.

Talks between the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1587 and Miller Transit are continuing today in Markham.

Talks have also resumed with ATU Local 113, which represents drivers with Veolia Transportation.

The bus drivers and mechanics have been off the job since Oct. 24.

A report will go before council Thursday to propose a new contractor and the phasing in of a return to service.