Transit Is a Social Justice Issue in the 2020 Election Too few candidates talk about the necessity of investing in transit options for working people. But Maya Rockeymoore Cummings does. Jun 02, 2020 · www.thenation.com
'You're putting our people at risk.' After Metro buses used to haul prisoners, union leader worried drivers will be targeted After Cincinnati Metro buses were shut down to the general public Sunday night as part of the citywide curfew, several of the buses were later used to transport prisoners arrested as part of the protests. Jun 02, 2020 · www.cincinnati.com
Cincinnati Local did not transport arrested demonstrators during protests in downtown Cincinnati Refusing to put bus operators in danger, Local 627 refused to have their members transport arrested demonstrators in city buses from the George Floyd protests in downtown Cincinnati, after Mayor John Cranley had asked the union to do so. Jun 01, 2020 · WCPO
Wearing masks could soon be mandatory in Brampton amid COVID-19 pandemic On May 22, the Ontario government and the Region of Peel released a statement recommending that those who are travelling on public transit wear a non-medical mask where physical distancing may be a challenge. Jun 01, 2020 · www.inbrampton.com
‘It’s our duty’: Kansas City bus drivers face danger to help others get to work The drivers, Mitchell said, are the “unsung heroes” of the pandemic. They don’t have the option of working from home or the ability to stop working: They need to provide for their families. May 29, 2020 · www.kansascity.com
ART driver feels the stress of COVID-19 changes “The No. 1 thing that has increased with the drivers — and I’m sure with the passengers as well — is stress,” says Diane Allen, who has worked as a city bus operator in Asheville for 14 years. May 28, 2020 · mountainx.com
MTA Paratransit Workers in Brooklyn, NY Go On Strike “These workers are fed up with being mistreated. Private companies like MV win contracts with false promises of saving money and improving service. Then they come in and cut costs on the backs of workers while raking in profits off their low wages. May 28, 2020 · www.atu.org
As states reopen, transit worker death toll reaches grim benchmark More than 50 Amalgamated Transit Union members have died from COVID-19 as Union renews demands for Safe Service May 27, 2020 · www.atu.org
Westmoreland Transit gets $7M in federal money to cover pandemic losses Westmoreland County’s Transit Authority received $7.2 million in federal bailout money, an award officials say will enable the public transportation agency to continue operating its full schedule ... May 27, 2020 · triblive.com
A bus driver told a rider to wear a mask. Then the passenger spit on her. On the afternoon of April 19, a homeless woman boarded Rolle’s bus and began coughing on passengers, according to a police report. Rolle told her she needed to wear a mask. The woman spat on Rolle and fled the bus. May 26, 2020 · www.channel3000.com
ECAT to provide face masks for all passengers riding the bus Pensacola Local wins safety protections for transit workers and riders. May 22, 2020 · weartv.com
As More People Go Back To Work, Kansas City Bus Drivers Are New 'Front Line Workers' Fighting COVID-19 The Kansas City Area Transportation Authority has cut routes and limited capacity on buses to prevent spread, but not all riders are practicing safe habits. May 21, 2020 · www.kcur.org
CT Transit workers hold protest demanding hazard pay, better working conditions amid pandemic For those folks who have been staying home, you might not realize it, but buses are still running. Those essential workers in hospitals and grocery stores. A lot of them get to work on public buses, and somebody has to drive those buses. May 20, 2020 · www.wtnh.com
“IN PANDEMIC FIGHT, PUBLIC TRANSIT IS PART OF THE SOLUTION, NOT THE PROBLEM” Public transit is key in the climate change fight, which is in turn one defense against future pandemics. The potential long-term impact of lower ridership on equipment demand could be offset by social distancing measures. ... May 19, 2020 · www.railwayage.com
King County's face covering rules now in effect A directive from Public Health — Seattle & King County that requires people to wear face coverings in most public spaces, including the bus , begins Monday. May 19, 2020 · www.knkx.org
