TransLink unveils first touch-screen kiosk, with dozens more on the way
TransLink says there will eventually be more than 50 kiosks. Continue reading
Buses
Rockport residents call for solution as tourist buses crowd roads and sit idling
Residents say the noisy buses and the pollution they spew as they idle are affecting their quality of life. Continue reading
Bedford junior high school students to start class earlier next year due to late buses
A letter from Rocky Lake Junior High School principal Debbie Metherall states that conflicting bus schedules have resulted in several students being late to class this year. Continue reading
B.C. government looking at North Shore to Vancouver rapid transit line
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The B.C. government is working with TransLink and municipal funding partners to look at the feasibility of a potential rapid-transit crossing across the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore. Continue reading
City: Edmonton to boast Canada’s largest fleet of electric buses
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The City of Edmonton recently received grant funding from both the province and the federal government to help purchase dozens of electric buses to replace old diesel buses as they reach the end of their lifespan. Continue reading
Montreal’s public transit authority wants inspectors to have new powers
A resolution was adopted Wednesday night proposing to bestow powers to detain and arrest on STM inspectors. Continue reading
As TransLink adds more electric buses to its fleet in Metro Vancouver, critics say it’s still not enough
Clean energy advocates say with more manufacturers in Canada than any other country, electric buses should be ruling the roads. Continue reading
Campeau Bus Lines drivers serve notice of strike action
By Greg Davis Videographer/Online Journalist
More than 200 bus drivers could be on strike on Feb. 19 if a new collective agreement isn’t reached. Continue reading
Hundreds of STM buses out of service due to repairs, says union
By Tim Sargeant Reporter
The union and management blame each other for the unusually high number of STM buses under repair. Continue reading
School and other cancellations in southern Manitoba for Friday
Cancellations in southern Manitoba for Friday, February 8 Continue reading