Recent assault on Winnipeg transit bus sparks calls for improved safety measures
The Amalgamated Transit Union recorded 91 assaults on transit between January and October last year. 2022 saw the most assaults on record at 104.
Canada
Feb 5
Millions of transit fares underpaid in 2023: Winnipeg union
ATU 1505 said there were about 4.4 million instances of transit fare evasion last year. It doesn't know what the financial loss is yet, but said in 2022, millions went unpaid.
Canada
Apr 12
Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers
The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.
Canada
Apr 17
Hamilton councillors set to face dialogue on who should operate city’s LRT
A city report is recommending Hamilton’s forthcoming $3.4-billion Light Rail Transit (LRT) system be initially operated by a private contractor, not the city.
Politics
Apr 15
Councillors endorse plan to let 3rd party operate Hamilton’s forthcoming LRT for 10 years
Hamilton is set to present a plan to the Ontario government that endorses the use of private contractors to operate and maintain the city's forthcoming LRT for 10 years.
Canada
Apr 17
Review continues; Calgary Transit reduces speeds at intersection after fatal collision with CTrain
The City of Calgary is conducting a safety review of the CTrain crossings at Memorial Drive and Deerfoot Trail to make it easier to navigate for drivers.
Canada
Mar 5
Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this week
A total of 23 sworn-in peace officers will be posted on buses that travel through the downtown core, with the goal of crime prevention and keeping both drivers and passengers safe.
Crime
Feb 20
Bus strike may shut Vancouver SkyTrain too, union says
The union representing SkyTrain employees in Metro Vancouver says it's prepared to shut down all services Monday in solidarity with bus supervisors.
Traffic
Jan 22
Report recommends Hamilton LRT be operated by third party contractor for 10 years
A Hamilton subcommittee will get a report Monday suggesting when the LRT is functional, a private contractor should be in charge of running it for the first ten years.
Politics
Jan 25
Toronto finishes 1st budget under Mayor Olivia Chow with record tax increase
After more than a month of budget discussions, Toronto's financial plan for the next year is set. It includes a last-minute boost for police, among other changes.
Politics
Feb 14
Safety measures to be introduced on Winnipeg buses next month part of larger transformative plan
Starting next month, Winnipeg transit users will start to see changes being implemented to make riding the bus safer and — eventually — more convenient.
Traffic
Jan 10
Hamilton transit workers vote in favour of tentative agreement with city
Members of the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 107 and the city of Hamilton have ratified a 'strong tentative agreement,' averting any further labour disruptions.
Canada
Nov 24, 2023
Unionized transit workers in Winnipeg vote to accept new contract
Transit workers in Winnipeg with the ATU Local 1505 have voted to accept a new contract, which offers a wage increase of 12.6 per cent compounded
Canada
Dec 8, 2023
Winnipeg Transit, operators one step closer to resolving upcoming strike
The union representing Winnipeg Transit bus drivers says members are voting on a third tentative agreement, with the threat of a full-blown strike looming just a week away.
Canada
Dec 4, 2023
Hamilton public transit workers to strike Thursday if city doesn’t come up with better offer
The Amalgamated Transit Union Local 107 says their members will be in a legal strike of the HSR transit system midweek, and plan to walk out November 9th from 12:01 am.
Politics
Nov 5, 2023
‘An endless loop’: For Winnipeg commuters, transit safety is a big concern
Winnipeg transit riders share their experiences with the city's public transit system, citing security and safety as the main areas of concern.
Canada
Nov 23, 2023
Strike averted as Peterborough Transit workers ratify new 3-year deal with city
Peterborough Transit workers voted 86.5 per cent in favour of ratifying a new three-year agreement with the City of Peterborough on Saturday. The union represents 123 employees.
Economy
Nov 19, 2023
Tentative deal struck between transit workers and City of Peterborough
The members of ATU Local 1320 will vote on the deal at a ratification meeting on Saturday. The union represents 103 full-time and 20 part-time employees at Peterborough Transit.
Economy
Nov 17, 2023
Union, city reach tentative agreement to end Hamilton’s transit strike
A last-minute tentative agreement reached overnight Thursday means Hamilton's buses will return to city streets for regular service Friday.
Politics
Nov 16, 2023
Strike looms for Peterborough Transit as union, city hold final contract talks
Peterborough Transit workers last went on strike in 2005. The union representing staff says if a deal isn't reached by the weekend, workers could be on the picket line on Nov. 20.
Economy
Nov 14, 2023