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Winnipeg transit riders look forward to potential route system changesTransit riders in Winnipeg may soon need to learn a new route, pending a decision at City Hall next week. The hope is for better service, and a population that increasingly uses public transportation. Daisy Woelk reports.Jun 7
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Winnipeg transit’s WAV pilot project “life changing,” user says“I’m an amputee just over a year ago, staying inside depresses me, and the Wheelchair Accessible Vehicle (WAV) pilot project has been life-changing for me because it means I can get out,” user Kevin Carrol said Wednesday.May 29
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Update on Winnipeg transit safety teamTransit safety officer Nathan Collins speaks with Clay Young about the early work being done to keep city buses safe.Apr 9
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Police launch probe after man stabbed on Winnipeg transitWinnipeg 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.CrimeApr 8
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Public Works Committee hears from residents on transit overhaulThe Public Works Committee held a marathon meeting Tuesday as it set to hear from residents and other community stakeholders on the proposed plan to overhaul Winnipeg’s transit routes next year.Jun 11
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‘Death spiral’: Winnipeg advocates concerned over transit funding shortageA question mark hovers over public transportation in Winnipeg, after a recent report uncovered millions of dollars in funding left wanting. Daisy Woelk reports.MoneyMay 24
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Winnipeg adds livestreamed video to all buses to boost securityThe City of Winnipeg says its buses are now even safer for passengers and drivers thanks to live-streaming video feeds on all 607 vehicles that can be viewed from Winnipeg Transit’s control centre.Jun 3
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Preparing for a massive transit network changeMassive changes are coming to the Winnipeg Transit network, and in just over a year from now, most routes across the city are expected to be different.Jun 4
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Colour-coded seating coming to transit busesNew Winnipeg Transit buses will now have colour-coded priority and courtesy seating areas.May 28
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Global News at 6 Winnipeg: June 3, 2024Four members of a Manitoba school division have resigned or been fired since the weekend, with no reasons given as to why. Massive changes are coming to the Winnipeg Transit network, and in just over a year from now, most routes across the city are expected to be different. A 54-year-old man is facing more...Jun 3
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Millions of transit fares underpaid in 2023: Winnipeg unionSome 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.Apr 12
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Transit update: keeping Winnipeg buses safeCommunity safety officer Gehdian Wardrope chats with Clay Young about the first few weeks of transit safety teams checking up on Winnipeg bus routes.Apr 9
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Widening Kenaston Bvld. critical for keeping up with Winnipeg’s growth: mayor“Route 90 is a major trade corridor, so traffic will only increase,” Mayor Scott Gillingham said. “The report indicates widening Kenaston Boulevard will increase transit capacity and therefore improve transit delivery.”Jun 4
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New safety officers set to begin downtown patrols on and around Winnipeg TransitYour 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.Feb 16
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Stabbing incident at Winnipeg transit station leaves 1 injured, police look for suspectWinnipeg police are looking for a man they allege was involved in a stabbing incident at the Osborne Transit Station.CanadaFeb 14
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Community Safety Team continues to see early success on Winnipeg buses“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.Apr 9
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Winnipeg reports budget shortfall and transit surplus in 2023 financial reviewWinnipeg’s final fiscal report for 2023 shows a small shortfall in the general budget and a transit surplus.Mar 4
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Recent assault on Winnipeg transit bus sparks calls for improved safety measuresA recent assault on a Winnipeg bus has once again sparked calls for improved safety measures from the community. Iris Dyck reports.Feb 5
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Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this weekOn Tuesday, Winnipeg Transit commuters were greeted by a team of trained safety officers on their first shift in the downtown area. Katherine Dornian reports.Feb 20
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Winnipeg snow clearing updateCity crews were kept busy today clearing the snow and no residential plowing is expected. Meanwhile, transit buses have been experiencing delays throughout the day.Mar 7