Low pay for bus drivers leads to a shortage, forced overtime Grimes, a Regional Transit System bus operator, instantly knew what that was code for: another eight-hour shift away from his 14-year-old. A shift he didn’t ask for. Apr 20, 2018 · www.alligator.org
People concerned over proposed transit cuts submit petitions The ATU Connecticut Legislative Council presented state Sen. Cathy Osten, D-Sprague, with nearly 4,000 signatures from people across the state who signed petitions opposing cuts to bus and rail service. Apr 20, 2018 · www.theday.com
Winnipeg Local pushes clean public transit "We believe that the PAYS model offers a chance for the government to create jobs in Manitoba, while working to reduce our emissions at no long-term cost to government," Chaudhary. Apr 19, 2018 · www.cbc.ca
Atlanta paratransit workers call off strike, progress in negotiations The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 732 had planned to stage a walkout to protest what it said are unsafe buses and dangerous working conditions. Apr 18, 2018 · www.ajc.com
Chattanooga Local files lawsuit charging CARTA violating first amendment rights of workers. The suit, filed in Federal Court by attorney Jimmy Rodgers, says the bus drivers want to address the full board over certain safety and workplace concerns. Apr 18, 2018 · www.chattanoogan.com
Uber, Lyft and Via sue to block wheelchair-accessibility mandate The city's three biggest ride-hail companies have banded together to undo the recently passed Taxi and Limousine Commission mandate requiring them to make wheelchair accessible service a growing part of their operations. Apr 17, 2018 · Crains NY
Providence Local President Cute talks green benefits of public transit On the radio show Common Greens, Cute talks about how riding public transit reduces pollution, the future of zero emissions electric-powered buses and other transit topics. Apr 16, 2018 · www.spreaker.com
With dedicated funding on the horizon, Metro finds breathing room to plan for the future — but not for more riders But the agency’s plans do not include an expansion of its rail fleet, a sign that sagging ridership caused by chronic service disruptions and riders having more options is not expected to pick up significantly in coming years. Apr 16, 2018 · www.washingtonpost.com
Minneapolis bus driver viciously beaten by rider The attack is the latest instance of violence against transit employees that sparked a contract negotiation with an emphasis on safety, with more than a dozen Minneapolis buses now outfitted with bus driver barriers, but this one didn't have one. Apr 12, 2018 · Fox 9
Bay Area’s transit agencies looking at fare cuts for low-income residents As long as there is significant income inequality in this country, what we can do for people on the wrong side of that inequality is going to be a topic of discussion,” said Randy Rentschler, an MTC spokesman. Apr 11, 2018 · www.sfgate.com
Halifax transit union files for conciliation Local 508 said the filing is not a sign things are heading toward a work stoppage, but a means to get a new contract, the previous one expired on Aug. 31, 2016. Apr 06, 2018 · Chronicle Herald
Local 282-Rochester, NY, joins with advocates to push for more funding for public transit Local advocacy groups are calling on Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers to increase government funding for public transit in the Rochester region. Mar 30, 2018 · www.rochesterfirst.com
Fired Worcester Local President sues WRTA, free speech violation The president of Local 22, representing workers at the Worcester Regional Transit Authority, is suing the transit authority, saying he was fired for speaking to a news reporter about proposed cuts in bus service, violating his right to free speech. Mar 29, 2018 · www.telegram.com
Patrick Green, president of Local 1235 talks Transit Campaign for Improvement and Safety Patrick Green, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1235 joins Rick to discuss his union’s ongoing, "Let's Move Nashville" campaign to fight for a $9 billion investment in public transportation Mar 22, 2018 · www.podbean.com
NYC Locals call for critical improvements to NYC public transit Locals 1056, 1179 testify at hearing saying improved and expanded bus service offers the quickest and most cost effective and flexible means to get more people out of cars and help protect our environment. Mar 20, 2018 · laborpress.org
