Bus drivers are essential

The national ATU said hundreds of transit workers nationwide had died from COVID-19, including 94 union members. The union’s national president sent a letter to all 50 governors urging them, in establishing vaccine protocols, ...

Jan 04, 2021   ·  www.post-gazette.com

Danbury bus driver rides out the pandemic by ‘keeping faith and doing my part’

“A lot of people are hurting right now, but we can’t lose faith,” said Chin. “We have to keep doing our part. That is the only way forward.”

Jan 01, 2021   ·  www.lmtonline.com/

Halifax Transit union reiterates mask plea as thousands sign online petition in support

The driver faced another day with more passengers on his bus not wearing a mask. He reached his breaking point and the stress of possibly passing COVID-19 on to his family got to him, ...

Dec 31, 2020   ·  www.thechronicleherald.ca

Faces of the Pandemic: Keeping the valley rolling through the pandemic

RFTA bus drivers kept critical service intact despite the personal exposure

Dec 30, 2020   ·  www.aspentimes.com

A bus driver, a mechanic, a bridge operator. These 15 NJ Transit employees died from COVID-19.

COVID-19 has ravaged NJ Transit’s ranks, from drivers to mechanics to a senior vice president, seizing 15 lives to date. Since March, these workers remained in the virus’s path on the front lines...

Dec 27, 2020   ·  https://www.nj.com/community-news/2020/12/a-bus-driver-a-mechanic-a-bridge-operator-these-15-nj-transit-employees-died-from-covid-19.html

Essential workers ask Gov. DeSantis for earlier vaccine access

"Because we transport the public and transport essential workers to their jobs, we believe it's essential that we stay in public service doing the job we are doing," said Mattingly.

Dec 26, 2020   ·  cbs12.com

Relief bill might stop Golden Gate Bridge district layoffs

Nearly 150 Bay Area bus and ferry workers facing layoffs in less than two weeks might be keeping their jobs after a new federal coronavirus relief package was sent to President Donald Trump’s desk on Tuesday.

Dec 23, 2020   ·  www.marinij.com

CDC Panel Includes Transportation Workers on 'Essential' List for Vaccine Priority

The group of “essential workers” in category 1c includes food service and restaurant workers, construction workers, transportation employees, legal, media, finance, energy workers and water and wastewater employees.

Dec 22, 2020   ·  www.ttnews.com

Conflict at CATS: Baton Rouge transit union, CEO battle over health care switch

The deal drew added criticism after the hand-off in brokers left CATS without data on its workforce’s insurance benefits. For months, several employees faced delays in collecting payments for disability and life insurance.

Dec 21, 2020   ·  www.theadvocate.com

With talks stuck in low gear, Metro Transit workers seek public support

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1005 have authorized a strike, held informational picketing and, most recently, petitioned the governor – all in an effort to shift their contract talks with Metro Transit into higher gear.

Dec 21, 2020   ·  workdayminnesota.org

Cap Metro addresses COVID-19 safety in public transit as colder temperatures arrive

“They’re still scared, I mean it’s growing, it hasn’t went away,” said Brent Payne. “I mean it’s probably as intense right now as it was when the COVID [breakout] first started out in March and April.”

Dec 21, 2020   ·  cbsaustin.com

MTA to hold off on approving draconian cuts to NYC transit — but LIRR riders will take a hit

In a sharp reversal, the MTA board this week will hold off on approving a budget that includes thousands of layoffs and draconian cuts to transit services, according to sources with knowledge of the decision.

Dec 15, 2020   ·  www.nydailynews.com

Grand Valley Transit workers want higher pay and better protections

Unhappy with their treatment through the COVID-19 pandemic, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1776 members voted no confidence Sunday in Grand Valley Transit General Manager Valdo Lewis.

Dec 15, 2020   ·  www.gjsentinel.com

Santa Clara Co.: Free Covid-19 Workplace Testing For Transit Employees

About 175 bus drivers, train operators, mechanics and administrators lined up to take COVID-19 tests at the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority's Guadalupe rail yard on Thursday.

Dec 14, 2020   ·  www.sfgate.com

Toronto's ride share industry needs a second look says new advocacy group

Uber, Lyft must be more tightly regulated says Ride Fair Coalition

Dec 11, 2020   ·  www.toronto.com