Public Transportation

• Local non-profit in Sorrento, B.C. creates program that offers rides to residents

  South Shuswap Rides is completely volunteer-run in Sorrento and it helps residents get around most of the Okanagan, free of charge.

  Traffic

  Jan 26
  
• Saskatoon looking at hiring more community support officers for city bus safety

  More community support officers could be hired on in Saskatoon to build safety along the city's public transit routes.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
  
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• Saskatoon mother advocates for better public transit amid high school struggles

  A Saskatoon mother took to city hall Tuesday to advocate for better transit after seeing high school students struggle to make it to class.

  Canada

  Oct 4, 2023
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• Fare hike needed to maintain status quo, London Transit report says

  The London Transit Commission (LTC) said maintaining the status quo when it comes to service levels will require a budget increase of around $10 million from the city.

  Canada

  Aug 30, 2023
• More security needed on transit to address growing safety concerns, advocate says

  Cities need to hire more security officers for public transit systems and give them more power to curb dangerous behaviour on trains and buses, the association said.

  Canada

  Apr 24, 2023
• Uber brings back ride share for some Canadian cities — but under a new name

  Available across cities like Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal, UberX Share will allow passengers to travel together and split their fares.

  Consumer

  Feb 5, 2023
• Lethbridge Transit seeing ‘encouraging’ ridership trends

  With school back in session for thousands of post-secondary students, Lethbridge Transit is reporting a substantial jump in ridership compared to the last couple of years.

  Economy

  Sep 22, 2022
• Taxi drivers in Saint John seek rate increase to meet rising fuel costs

  Taxi drivers in Saint John are calling for a rate increase to meet rising costs. Drivers say dramatic increases at the pump are preventing them from breaking even.

  Canada

  May 20, 2022
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• Increased Paratransit services arrive in Regina

  The City of Regina expanded paratransit service will focus on increased services for recreation programs including parks, concerts, bowling alleys, movies, swimming pools and more.

  Canada

  May 16, 2022
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• Public sector workers in N.B. give union strike mandate, could walk off job next week

  Members in all 10 locals voted 94 per cent on average to give the union a strike mandate.

  Canada

  Oct 6, 2021