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Transit safety officer Nathan Collins speaks with Clay Young about the early work being done to keep city buses safe.

Winnipeg police have launched a probe into a stabbing on city transit. A man in his 20s was attacked Saturday night, police said, after two suspects confronted him.

Some people in Winnipeg are catching free transit rides, but not because they have a discount. The Amalgamated Transit Union 1505 claims there were about 4.4 million instances of fare evasion last year.

Community safety officer Gehdian Wardrope chats with Clay Young about the first few weeks of transit safety teams checking up on Winnipeg bus routes.

Your Winnipeg Transit rides may soon be safer, the city and province said Friday, now that the inaugural group of safety officers have graduated from their training program.

Winnipeg police are looking for a man they allege was involved in a stabbing incident at the Osborne Transit Station.

A recent assault on a Winnipeg bus has once again sparked calls for improved safety measures from the community. Iris Dyck reports.

Winnipeg’s final fiscal report for 2023 shows a small shortfall in the general budget and a transit surplus.

“It’s rolled out far better than I’d even imagined. They’ve been warmly received by the community. Out in transit people are high-fiving the officers.” Clay Young speaks with Community Safety Team Leader Bob Chrismas for an update on the work being done on Winnipeg buses.

On Tuesday, Winnipeg Transit commuters were greeted by a team of trained safety officers on their first shift in the downtown area. Katherine Dornian reports.

The head of Winnipeg Transit’s community safety team tells Global Winnipeg the bus safety program will be launched in February.

City crews were kept busy today clearing the snow and no residential plowing is expected. Meanwhile, transit buses have been experiencing delays throughout the day.

Winnipeg police are searching for a man in connection with a stabbing incident at the Osborne Transit Station earlier this month.

“Our plan is to transform our transit network city-wide, so it’s more reliable and frequent for all riders.” Regular transit user Mayor Scott Gillingham joined Clay Young on a city bus this morning to talk about plans around safety, and ridership for years to come.

Chris Scott of the Amalgamated Transit Union tells Global Winnipeg his members are happy safety measures are finally being implemented.

Winnipeg’s mayor tells Global News he remains committed to transforming the city’s transit network.

Winnipeg city councillor Janice Lukes says “fundamentally huge changes” are coming to Transit routes.

Winnipeg Transit and the union representing bus operators appear to be a step closer to a potential deal.

“Mid to late February, there will be a big presence.” Bob Chrismas, who leads the city’s transit community safety team, talks with Clay Young about the rollout plan for safety officers on buses.

Winnipeg Transit workers have begun job actions and delays and cancellations are expected. Teagan Rasche reports.