Winnipeg Transit

• ‘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
  
• ‘Eyes and ears on the transit system’: Winnipeg Crime Stoppers launches bus safety campaign

  Crime Stoppers says it hopes to crack down on violence and crime on Winnipeg buses with a new campaign encouraging riders to report bad behaviour.

  Crime

  Oct 29
  
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• Winnipeg Transit’s on-request service to expand in fall

  Winnipeg Transit is expanding its on-request service, which has been operating as a pilot project for the past three years.

  Canada

  Aug 13
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• Winnipeg transit riders look forward to potential route system changes

  New changes could be coming to Winnipeg Transit pending the approval of city hall. Bus riders in the city are looking forward to the potential the changes hold.

  Traffic

  Jun 7
• 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
• ‘Death spiral’: Winnipeg advocates concerned over transit funding shortage

  According to a new report by a transit planning firm, Winnipeg Transit is facing a $37-million operating budget shortfall, which could lead to service cuts.

  Money

  May 24
• Winnipeg Transit Plus revamps booking method to increase efficiency

  Winnipeg Transit hopes to increase the efficiency and accessibility of its Plus service, thanks to a new booking method that kicks off next month.

  Traffic

  May 21
• Winnipeg man arrested, knife seized after transit incident Monday

  A Winnipeg man is in custody after police say a knife was waved and passengers were threatened on a downtown transit bus.

  Crime

  Apr 30
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• Millions of transit fares underpaid in 2023: Winnipeg union

  ATU 1505 said there were about 4.4 million instances of transit fare evasion last year. It doesn't know what the financial loss is yet, but said in 2022, millions went unpaid.

  Canada

  Apr 12
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• Bus catches fire at Winnipeg Transit garage; no one was injured

  Winnipeg firefighters worked quickly Saturday night to bring a bus fire at a Winnipeg Transit garage under control. No one was injured and the fire is not considered suspicious.

  Fire

  Apr 7