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GV Transit bus drivers consider strike

Saying they are frustrated with a Grand Valley Transit proposal that they consider one that would keep them among the lowest paid bus drivers in the nation, transit workers could vote to go on strike today.

Feb 12, 2019 · www.gjsentinel.com

Winnipeg Transit riders urged to share the love on Feb. 14 anniversary of driver's murder

A Winnipeg Transit passenger is asking his fellow riders to bring valentines to their bus drivers in honour of the man who was murdered on the job two years ago.

Feb 08, 2019 · www.cbc.ca

Transit Equity Day in New Jersey

Transit Equity Rally in Paterson: Workers & Community Members Advocate for Accessible Public Transit Run on Clean, Renewable Energy

Feb 07, 2019 · www.insidernj.com

Let's make public transit safer for all - women, bus operators and all riders

According to a peer-reviewed paper presented at the annual Transportation Research Board Meeting last week, women who live nearby transit may be skipping it because they feel unsafe, even during the daily commute.

Jan 24, 2019 · www.wired.com

Gov. Murphy visits NJ Transit training facility

“Replenishing NJ Transit's workforce is a critical component of improving the customer experience for the nearly one million New Jerseyans who rely on NJ Transit every day,” said Gov. Murphy.

Jan 24, 2019 · www.masstransitmag.com

Driver-safety shields to be installed on Winnipeg buses within a year

Council's executive policy committee (EPC) voted unanimously to spend $3.15 million installing shields on all 630 Winnipeg Transit buses — and have all the work done by the end of January 2020.

Jan 22, 2019 · CBC

Politicians who decide on public transit need to know the system. That starts with riding it

Some of the best transit experts in the city are those who ride it everyday. They know which routes are reliable and which are not, when they’re likely to get a seat on a streetcar, and when they’ll be auditioning for the role of a sardine...

Jan 22, 2019 · www.thestar.com

DART Paratransit Workers Protest Proposed Changes

Employees and supporters of the current DART paratransit system rallied in Dallas on Friday, protesting consideration of a new contract that could cost some current employees their jobs and increase reliance on ride sharing companies.

Jan 22, 2019 · www.nbcdfw.com

NYC Mayor de Blasio's bus plan big win for riders

Plan includes more new bus lanes, improved traffic signals for buses, increased speeds, and other improvements aimed at improving bus travel across the Big Apple.

Jan 15, 2019 · AM NY

Portland Local pushes for better protection for operators

With attacks on Portland transit workers up, Local 757-Portland, OR, is calling for better protection for bus and train operators and riders.

Jan 10, 2019 · Fox12

Dallas Local, allies demand safety for DART riders with disabilities

In the wake of a DART paratransit passenger missing for three days after a ride contracted out to a taxi, DART workers rallied to demand the agency stop outsourcing the transit service that serves Dallas’ most vulnerable.

Jan 10, 2019 · WBAP-Radio

New Local 113-Toronto, ON President says stopping TTC upload critical

“It’s basically a theft of the TTC … This is something we’ve paid for and we own,” said Carol Santos, adding that he believes the upload marks the beginning of transit privatization and increased costs for riders.

Jan 09, 2019 · Global News

Winnipeg bus shields clear next hurdle, city looking to give transit police more power

Concern over driver safety has led to a city committee passing a motion to have surplus Winnipeg Transit money go to bus driver shields, they are also considering giving transit supervisors the power to detain passengers.

Jan 09, 2019 · cbc

London Transit getting $10.3M boost from province

London is getting a slightly bigger cut of the provincial gas tax revenue this year than it did in 2018 to fund public transit.

Jan 09, 2019 · Blackburn News

Operator shortage drives HandyDart complaints up

“The last year, it has been like hell,” said Beth McKellar, a regular rider and co-chair of the HandyDart Riders’ Alliance. “The scheduling is atrocious. There’s no rhyme or reason to it.”

Jan 08, 2019 · Vancouver Sun

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