‘Foolish’ SkyTrain ‘surfer’ fined $115 for riding between train cars
By Simon Little Online Journalist
“This is extremely risky behaviour and poses the danger of major injury and even death,” said transit police Sgt. Clint Hampton. Continue reading
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Vancouver mayor says Scheer government would be ‘worse than Stephen Harper’
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
Kennedy Stewart said a Scheer government would be “a disaster for the city” when it comes to issues like transit, opioids and housing. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver bus, SeaBus workers to hold strike vote Oct. 10
By Simon Little Online Journalist
Unifor locals 111 and 2200, representing bus drivers, SeaBus operators and maintenance workers, say talks have broken down with the Coast Mountain Bus Company. Continue reading
B.C. government selects firm to study North Shore-to-Vancouver rapid transit line
The B.C. government is moving forward with plans to explore a fixed-link rapid transit between downtown Vancouver and the North Shore. Continue reading
Seeing red: New paint job meant to keep Vancouver drivers out of bus lanes
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The city will test the pilot project through the winter and evaluate the results in the spring. Continue reading
London to prevent vehicles for hire from charging disabled people extra fees
The new regulation is meant to enforce the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, which already makes it illegal to charge someone with a disability an extra fee. Continue reading
Halifax Transit institutes fare increase, rolls out free pass for children 12 and under
By Jesse Thomas Digital Broadcast Journalist
Beginning Sept. 30 in Halifax, children 12 and under will ride transit for free during a six-month pilot project Continue reading
Fare hike en route for London Transit riders in 2020
The hike will bring a near-20 per cent increase for almost all fares provided by London Transit. Continue reading
Calgary’s MAX Purple line driving development along International Avenue
As of the end of July, the latest numbers from Calgary Transit show, there were an average of 2,510 boardings per weekday. Continue reading
Metro Vancouver mayors call for parties to commit to permanent transit fund
By Simon Little Online Journalist
The mayors say uncertainty around long-term funding is could put the completion of planned SkyTrain extensions to UBC and Langley at risk. Continue reading