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TransLink is movng ahead with a plan it says will improve service for HandyDART customers. But as Grace Ke reports, the drivers’ union is crying foul over the fact the service is not being brought in-house.

Two Kelowna city councillors have voted against the first transit increases in ten years because of a substantial hike in HandyDART fares. Travis Lowe reports.

The union in charge of HandyDART drivers is frustrated that Premier David Eby and the province have not kept a campaign promise that vowed to make HandyDART fall under provincial rule. Travis Prasad reports.

On the Friday, June 20 edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman sits down with Premier David Eby for a one-on-one interview about his last eight months in office. Topics include what he believes he has accomplished for British Columbians, why he has fallen behind on commitments like the grocery rebate and ending the privatization...

While HandyDART is operating under reduced service levels, some buses and drivers are now helping non-profit groups deliver food to the needy. Nadia Stewart reports.

The family of a 91-year old Kelowna man is upset with a service that’s supposed to protect seniors, not put them at risk. Sepp Braun had ordered a HandyDART bus to take him to the bank. Instead, he was taken elsewhere and made to walk to his intended destination. He ended up falling in the...

ATU Local 1724 President Joe McCann discusses what work stoppage will look like as Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers prepare to strike.

A looming strike by HandyDART has been averted for now. And as Jennifer Palma reports – that’s a huge relief for seniors or people with disabilities who use the service to get to medical appointments or other outings.

There’s a lot of uncertainty again for people who depend on the HandyDart transit service. The service’s unionized workers have rejected the latest contract offer and a 72-hour strike notice could be issued at any time. Andrea Macpherson has the latest.

It was supposed to be a chance for a Vancouver senior to get out and celebrate her 86th birthday. But as Kristen Robinson reports, when a HandyDART arrived to pick up Betty Joe Peters last Sunday, she didn’t get very far.

TransLink is looking for public input into what it calls the biggest changes to the HandyDart system – in its history.

It’s supposed to be an accessible mode of transportation that allows people with disabilities to travel around the community. However, Vernon handyDART passengers say newer buses in the fleet are making the service less accessible.

Unionized HandyDart workers are threatening to walk off the job September 3. Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1724 has issued 72 hours strike notice and says its members will be behind picket lines Tuesday morning.

The company that operates HandyDart transit services in Metro Vancouver says it will meet with striking workers on Sunday to try to resolve the dispute.

Metro Vancouver HandyDART workers could begin job action on July 3rd. The workers represented by ATU Local 1724 have voted 95 percent in favour of a strike mandate. Mark Beeching, President of ATU Local 1724, discusses the issues behind the labour dispute.

HandyDART is a life-line for many Metro Vancouver residents, but the transportation service is being handed over to private taxi companies, and impacts those who use it. Catherine Urquhart details what’s behind the change and what’s next.

Talks are set to resume today between HandyDART workers and their employer as job action drags into a second week. Transdev is expected to respond to the union’s latest proposal Thursday. The major issue? Wages.