Transit Strike

• Multiple groups seek ‘essential service’ label for public transit in Metro Vancouver

  A Jan. 22 petition notes that more than 20 per cent of Surrey residents alone use transit for their daily commute, according to the city's 2018 strategic transportation plan.

  Feb 1
  
• Metro Vancouver bus strike averted as 2 sides accept mediator’s recommendations

  It looks like the Metro Vancouver bus strike has been averted as the two sides involved say they have accepted mediator Vince Ready's recommendations.

  Canada

  Feb 1
  
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• Transit strike escalation could last 72 hours and include almost all services: union

  The union representing transit workers in Metro Vancouver is warning commuters that strike action could escalate if a deal is not reached by 12:01 a.m. on Feb. 3.

  Economy

  Jan 24
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• Transit strike could escalate as union applies to picket SkyTrain stations

  The Metro Vancouver transit supervisor strike is set to end at 3 a.m. Wednesday but there are signs the union representing those workers wants to escalate job action further.

  Canada

  Jan 23
• Traffic mayhem hits Metro Vancouver as transit supervisor strike enters day 2

  As the transit supervisor strike entered day two, grounding all Coast Mountain buses and the SeaBus to a halt, commuters were forced into their cars.

  Traffic

  Jan 23
• B.C. considers ‘special mediator’ for transit strike as thousands impacted by stoppage

  Labour Minister Harry Bains presented the option Monday after picket lines went up at major transit centres in Metro Vancouver, where bus and SeaBus service was suspended.

  Canada

  Jan 22
• Transit strike: Company trying to ‘bully’ its way to deal says union

  A 48-hour transit strike for all Coast Mountain buses and the SeaBus began at 3 a.m. Monday after the two sides failed to reach an agreement.

  Traffic

  Jan 22
• Uber Canada says it is capping surge pricing during Metro Vancouver transit strike

  The SkyTrain and West Coast Express are running but some who can't use these services have been turning to Uber as an option.

  Traffic

  Jan 22
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• Metro Vancouver transit strike: Bus and SeaBus suspended for 48 hours

  The deadline has passed and job action has escalated for transit supervisors in Metro Vancouver. Bus service and SeaBus service are suspended for the next 48 hours.

  Traffic

  Jan 22
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• Metro Vancouver transit supervisors begin job action

  As of 8 a.m. Saturday, about 180 supervisors with TransLink subsidiary the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) have initiated an overtime ban amid a break in contract talks.

  Canada

  Jan 6