Transit workers risk 'great ambush' without federal investment in training, labor leaders say

"For this [new technology], it's not only on the workers, but what's the impact on our ridership and our communities," Costa said.

Opinion: Build stronger communities through better transit

Thanks to the tireless work of labor, rider groups like Better Bus Coalition, environmental organizations like Sierra Club, disability groups, and transportation activists, our public transit system and ...

Erie police: Passenger irate over mask mandate assaults EMTA bus driver

"This is unusual for us. But we want to stress that we can’t have passengers getting into altercations like this with our drivers. They’re providing a public service, out there dealing with the public every day.”

ATU Local 241-Chicago, IL drivers push for armed guards on buses, trains

"We need something that is going to slow down the attacks on the drivers and passengers. Unarmed security guards are just as equal as a bus driver," said Keith Hill, President, ATU Local 241.

State Lawmakers Propose $20 Million for VTA Worker Support and Facility Repair After Mass Shooting

The California Legislature is poised to allocate $20 million to the Santa Clara County Valley Transportation Authority to support employee needs and facility repairs following a deadly mass shooting at one of its facilities last month.

Rally held in support of ATU Local 1031-Beaumont, TX Sunday evening

Both parties have been negotiating over the last several months. Among the things ATU is pushing for is higher wages and for their safety concerns to be addressed.

One last CityBus ride for ‘Okie Dokie’

CityBus drivers found a friend in the late Charles Tousant. On Saturday, they’ll give the Lafayette passenger they called ‘Okie Dokie’ one last ride to the mall

'Err on the side of caution': Calgary transit union praises extended mask mandate for buses, CTrains

“Given where things are right now, the unknowns and who is vaccinated, who isn’t vaccinated — not all our members had the opportunity to get vaccinated early, so they’re not fully vaccinated — I much prefer to err on the side of caution,” said Mahar

Metro Transit union workers picket over pandemic compensation

“This is a group of essential workers who the federal government gave huge amounts of money to Metro Transit and the Met Council to reimburse the workforce for hazard pay,” Timlin said, “and they have not done that.”

London Transit Union says more support needed following assaults

The London Transit Union is calling for more protection after they say two drivers were assaulted, one of whom ended up in hospital, while on duty Tuesday morning.

Local 113-Toronto, ON calls for more protection amidst an uptick of attacks on transit workers

TTC ridership has been way down during the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has been anything but quiet. Data from the TTC shows assaults against its employees is up by 50% and up by 34% against passengers over the course of a year.

Local 107-Hamilton, ON pushes back on transit cuts

The city’s transit union is warning councillors against using LRT as an excuse to cut Hamilton’s bus budget or workforce.

Transit Union votes 'no confidence' of Escambia County Administrator Gilley

Beaumont transit workers reject contract, authorize possible strike

“The last thing we want to do is impact our riders, but if that’s what we have to do to get city leaders to stop treating us like dirt, we are prepared to do so,” Arlon Jackon, local 1031 president and business agent, said in a statement.

Metro board approves fare reductions, service increases in bid to lure back riders

Transit systems should follow WMATA's lead and expand service and reduce fares to increase ridership as the recovery from the pandemic continues.