Transit Safety

• TTC’s first subway barrier installation renews criticism over plan

  Modelled after barriers on New York City's subway system, the TTC's plan to improve subway safety saw immediate criticism when it was first announced and even more now.

  Politics

  Aug 31
  
• Edmonton city councillor hopes to revisit fare gates at LRT stations

  Edmonton city councillor Mike Elliott is open to revisiting the conversation of adding fare gates at some LRT stations, saying it could help with safety concerns and boost revenue.

  Canada

  Apr 23
  
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• Winnipeg to see increased police presence on transit amid rising crime reports

  The Winnipeg Police Service announced Wednesday that it's launching a new targeted safety strategy after numerous incidents on buses and in and around bus shelters.

  Crime

  Sep 17, 2025
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• Transit safety an ongoing concern in Winnipeg

  The union representing bus operators say they are on track for a record year of violent incidents, while riders have mixed reactions about their bus riding experiences.

  Canada

  Sep 4, 2025
• Winnipeg man arrested, charged in bus assault, cops say

  Police allege the man had been causing a disturbance on the bus before threatening and physically assaulting the driver.

  Crime

  Feb 27, 2025
• ‘Nothing gets done’: Transit union slams Winnipeg over need for driver protections

  The union representing Winnipeg Transit drivers says the call for better protections for its members is a frustrating one.

  Crime

  Nov 26, 2024
• Winnipeg adds livestreamed video to all buses to boost security

  The city says its buses are now even safer for passengers and drivers thanks to live video feeds on all 607 vehicles that can be viewed from Winnipeg Transit's control centre.

  Traffic

  Jun 3, 2024
• Montreal metro gets new security plan amid rise in safety concerns

  Montreal's transit authority is deploying special constables and other safety employees in teams of four to monitor the 10 stations where riders have most reported feeling unsafe.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2024
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• New safety officers set to begin downtown patrols on and around Winnipeg Transit

  The patrols will initially focus on bus routes in downtown Winnipeg, with safety officers present on buses, on foot around downtown transit hubs, and in marked vehicles. 

  Crime

  Feb 16, 2024
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• Recent assault on Winnipeg transit bus sparks calls for improved safety measures

  The Amalgamated Transit Union recorded 91 assaults on transit between January and October last year. 2022 saw the most assaults on record at 104.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2024