Worcester, MA, may go free-fare transit The Worcester Regional Transit Authority Advisory Board voted unanimously to conduct a fare analysis that includes consideration of a fare-free system. Aug 20, 2019 · Telegram
Winnipeg Local rejects City’s offer, submits counter proposal The Local's counter-offer includes an overhaul of Winnipeg Transit’s scheduling and a mental health professional available to ATU members, with a wage increase lower than the city’s previous offer. Aug 20, 2019 · Manitoban
Bus drivers allege Connecticut Transit improperly stiffs them for travel time Three local unions representing bus drivers have filed a class-action lawsuit against Connecticut Transit, alleging drivers improperly have gone unpaid for their time spent waiting while splitting shifts. Aug 20, 2019 · www.nhregister.com
City councillors call on mayor to deescalate tensions, avoid transit strike The two councillors say drivers are more concerned about bus routes rather than wages, saying current schedules don’t allow for breaks or washroom use. Aug 16, 2019 · /winnipeg.ctvnews.c
Armed commuter chases after MTA bus to confront driver who left him behind “He gets out and starts cursing, yelling n-word like crazy. Just basically what he was doing was in a threatening manner,” the bus driver recalled. “He said, ‘You don’t know who you messing with.’” Aug 14, 2019 · NY Post
Salt Lake City May Create Free-Fare Transit A new poll by The Salt Lake Tribune and the University of Utah found that almost three-quarters — 71 percent — of local voters said they “strongly” or “somewhat” support eliminating fares as a way to stimulate transit ridership ... Aug 14, 2019 · usa.streetsblog.org
Shortage of bus drivers, Kelowna Local says Bus drivers are giving up their summer holidays to ensure the Kelowna Regional Transit system runs as scheduled, the drivers' union says. Aug 14, 2019 · www.kelownadailycourier.ca
Winnipeg Local wants city bosses probed The request comes on the heels of the city’s decision to stop allowing Winnipeg Transit drivers to switch shifts or vacation days, or have their seniority considered when choosing their schedules. Aug 11, 2019 · Winnioeg Free Press
City's new actions seen as 'bullying' bus drivers City hall has upped the ante in ongoing contract negotiations with the transit workers' union, with moves the union’s president describes as intimidation tactics. Aug 09, 2019 · www.winnipegfreepress.com
Man charged after alleged screwdriver attack on COTA bus driver "Drivers have to provide that safe service, and they have to keep people safe," Pullin said. "It's important for them to know that not only do transit organizations value their service but that lawmakers do as well." Aug 08, 2019 · abc6onyourside.com
Strong economy has left Metro, other transit agencies desperate for bus drivers A MetroBus driver shortage that prompted two days of delays for riders last month may be part of a larger, nation-wide problem. Aug 07, 2019 · www.bnd.com
Koch-Funded Group Helped Develop Plan to Kill Future of Phoenix Light Rail The shadow of the billionaire brothers over Phoenix's light rail debate would not come as a surprise to anyone who's following transit policy in the United States. Aug 07, 2019 · /www.phoenixnewtimes.com
Man attacks bus driver, causes crash into car, utility pole, officials say RANDOLPH, Mass. — A Boston man is being held without bail, accused of attacking a Brockton Area Transit Authority bus driver and causing the bus to crash into a car and a utility pole, according to officials. Aug 06, 2019 · www.wcvb.com
TARTA board fires general manager James Gee The Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority board of trustees unanimously voted Thursday to terminate its general manager roughly two weeks after he was charged with driving under the influence. Aug 05, 2019 · www.toledoblade.com
Union reports problems with $6M 'observe and report' security at Edmonton transit centres Complaints include sleeping on the job, panhandling, harassment, slow response Aug 02, 2019 · www.cbc.c
