Transit in the News
November 27, 2024: City News: Workplace violence’: ATU demands further action to address unsafe Winnipeg Transit.
November 27, 2024: CTV News: They're scared to come to work': Winnipeg transit union calls for more safety measures amid rise in violence.
November 27, 2024: CTV News: Winnipeg exploring shatterproof glass for bus shelters as city struggles with repairs.
November 27, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit union wants community safety team expanded, but city may not have money for it.
November 27, 2024: Global News: Nothing gets done’: Transit union slams Winnipeg over need for driver protections.
November 27, 2024: Free Press: Mayor promises more safety officers as bus union rallies at city hall.
November 25, 2024: City News: Winnipeg transit supervisor attacked with makeshift flamethrower, suspect arrested.
November 25, 2024: CTV News: Transit supervisor assaulted with 'torch' made of hairspray can and lighter: police.
November 25, 2024: CBC News: Man charged with assault after improvised torch aimed at Winnipeg Transit supervisor: police.
November 25, 2024: Free Press: Transit supervisor threatened with makeshift torch.
November 25, 2024: CTV news: Winnipeg transit union gives back with first fill-a-bus event.
November 4, 2024: CHVN95.1FM: Downtown bus ride turns dangerous as firearm displayed, Winnipeg Police investigating.
November 4, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Transit union calls for driver shields after passenger pulls gun.
November 4, 2024: City News: Investigation underway after armed incident on Winnipeg transit bus.
November 4, 2024: CTV News: Winnipeg transit union raises concerns over violence after bus driver has gun pointed at him.
November 4, 2024: CBC News: Gun pointed on Winnipeg Transit bus, right outside police headquarters.
November 4, 2024: Free Press: Bus union calls for full shields after passenger pulls out gun.
October 30, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Crime Stoppers asks transit users to say something if they see something.
October 30, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Crime Stoppers campaign focuses on city's transit system.
October 30, 2024: Radio-Canada News: Crime Stoppers launches campaign to keep Winnipeg buses safe.
October 30, 2024: Global News: Eyes and ears on the transit system’: Winnipeg Crime Stoppers launches bus safety campaign.
October 30, 2024: Free Press: Crime Stoppers launches transit safety ad campaign.
October 28, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: GOLD: Banned from transit? Take a ride anyway and take a nap.
October 28, 2024: CTV news:Ottawa, Manitoba investing in zero-emission bus construction.
October 28, 2024: CBC News: New Flyer to expand electric bus production in Winnipeg, creating 250 jobs.
October 28, 2024: Free Press: Bus maker ‘building something special’
October 11, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Mother and daughter stabbed on Winnipeg transit bus.
October 11, 2024: CTV News:'It's crazy': Woman speaks out after unprovoked attack on Winnipeg bus.
October 11, 2024: Global News: Mother, daughter stabbed by trio of suspects on Winnipeg bus: police.
October 11, 2024: Free Press: Mom, daughter stabbed in bus attack.
October 9, 2024: City News: Violent incidents still major concern for Winnipeg Transit Union.
October 9, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg police investigate violent transit incident.
September 25, 2024: CBC News: Advocates speak out for migrant rights in Manitoba.
September 25, 2024: Free Press: Rally highlights health-care gap for asylum-seeking families; province covers parents, not their kids
September 13, 2024: Free Press: Committee votes to shrink size of new Winnipeg Transit garage.
September 13, 2024: Free Press: Bid to slash bus garage’s cost advances.
September 9, 2024: CTV News: Transit workers fundraise to add new van to Main Street Project's fleet.
September 9, 2024: CBC News: Main Street Project's new van to help clients get to ceremony, cultural events.
September 9, 2024: CTV News: Winnipeg transit garage project $105M over budget: report.
September 9, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit may scale back scope of new garage after projected cost rises $105M.
September 9, 2024: Free Press: Cost of Transit garage jumps to $305M.
September 4, 2024: Free Press: Memorial for murdered transit operator installed at U of M
August 28, 2024: Free Press: Manitobans headed wrong way on commuting, transit use
August 24, 2024: CBC News:Brandon Transit reducing service as buses get much-needed refurbishment, maintenance work.
August 15, 2024: CTV News: Deteriorating at a more rapid rate': Brandon buses showing age, city working to extend life.
August 13, 2024: City of Winnipeg: Winnipeg Transit On-Request changing apps, expanding service into northwest Winnipeg.
August 13, 2024: City News: Winnipeg expanding and making on-request transit permanent.
August 13, 2024: CTV News: Changes coming to Winnipeg Transit On-Request.
August 13, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit adds 4th on-demand service zone in city's northwest.
August 13, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg Transit’s on-request service to expand in fall.
August 13, 2024: Free Press: Transit expanding on-demand service to northwest part of city.
July 26, 2024: CTV News: Bus driver halts mid-route to save toddler
July 18, 2024: CTV News: Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit.
July 18, 2024: CBC News: Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit.
July 18, 2024: Free Press: Trudeau outlines details of $30B, 10-year fund for public transit.
July 10, 2024: Free Press: Transit safety team needs more boots on ground: leader
July 5: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit driver rides off into sunset in vintage orange-and-yellow bus
July 2, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg mayor wants more projects like highrise next to rapid transit station.
July 2, 2024: Free Press: Transit-focused high-rise project banks on access, connectivity.
July 2, 2024: Free Press: Feds give $1M for active transportation, transit upgrades in rural Manitoba.
June 24, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: GOLD: Winnipeg transit like riding a bus in Gotham
June 18, 2024: City of Winnipeg: Winnipeg Transit Plus to introduce self-service trip booking and fare payment options.
June 18, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Transit Plus launching enhanced self-service booking.
June 18, 2024: Global: Winnipeg Transit Plus unveiling new trip-booking system.
June 18, 2024: Free Press: Transit Plus introduces app to book rides.
June 13, 2024: CTV News: Winnipeg looking at new payment options for bus fares.
June 13, 2024: Free Press: Transit going in a new direction. Editorial.
June 12, 2024: CTV News: End of Peggo system coming?
June 12, 2024: CBC News: Major overhaul of Winnipeg Transit routes in 2025 a 'huge' but needed change: transit advocate.
June 12, 2024: Global News: Public Works Committee hears from residents on transit overhaul.
June 12, 2024: Free Press: Wolseley residents fear Transit overhaul will overtake greenway.
June 11, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit seeks plan to replace Peggo cards with modern fare collection system.
June 6, 2024: CBC News: TTC union leader warns workers are 'ready' to strike Friday.
June 5, 2024: Mass Transit: Transit Cybersecurity and Threat and Vulnerability Assessments, Public Transit Risk Assessment Methodology.
June 5, 2024: Mass Transit: Winnipeg Transit expands bus safety pilot program to include all buses.
June 5, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: City makes live video safety feeds permanent on all buses in fleet.
June 5, 2024: Fre Press: Transit set for transformative route overhaul just over a year from now.
June 3, 2024: Free Press: News briefs for Monday, June 3, 2024.
June 3, 2024: City of Winnipeg: Winnipeg Transit permanently expands bus safety pilot project.
June 4, 2024: CTV News: Safety pilot project expanding to entire Winnipeg Transit fleet.
June 4, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit expands live video safety feature to all 607 buses.
June 4, 2024: CHVN95.1 News: Winnipeg Transit permanently expands bus safety pilot project
June 4, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg adds livestreamed video to all buses to boost security.
May 28, 2024: City of Winnipeg: The colours of accessibility: buses with new seats hit streets
May 28, 2024: Global News: Death spiral’: Winnipeg advocates concerned over transit funding shortage
May 22, 2024: City of Winnipeg: North Garage Replacement Project.
May 22, 2024: City News: Winnipeg Transit Plus launching new booking system June 18.
May 22, 2024: CBC News: Changes to Winnipeg Transit Plus booking system 'long overdue,' but more trip options still needed: advocate.
May 22, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg Transit Plus revamps booking method to increase efficiency.
May 22, 2024: Free Press:Transit Plus booking system will soon launch.
May 22, 2024: Free Press: City news in brief — week of May 22, 2024
May 14, 2024: Free Press: Public meeting on new bus garage
May 13, 2024: City of Winnipeg: Residents invited to learn about Winnipeg Transit’s future bus garage
May 13, 2024: Free Press/Canadian Press: NFI Group wins contract with NJ Transit for up to 1,300 transit buses
May 7, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Passenger praised for standing up to knife-wielding person on Transit bus
May 3, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit poised to award hydrogen-generation contract to Alberta firm.
May 3, 2024: Free Press: Transit nears hydrogen fuel equipment contract with Alberta company. About the bids at the city works meeting.
April 30, 3034: Free Press: Quick-thinking passenger steers bus to safety on Manitoba highway.
April 30, 2024: Free Press: Alberta pulls funding help for low-income transit riders in Edmonton and Calgary.
April 15, 2024: Global News: Millions of transit fares underpaid in 2023: Winnipeg union.
April 12, 2024: Free Press: Financial losses, risk of violence.
April 8, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Community Safety Officers have had positive impact: Mayor.
April 8, 2024: CBC News: Bus catches fire at Fort Rouge Winnipeg Transit garage.
April 8, 2024: Global News: Bus catches fire at Winnipeg Transit garage; no one was injured.
April 4, 2024: CTV news: Get somebody to a better place': Community Safety Team leader reflects on program’s first six weeks
April 3, 2024: CTV News: All passengers kicked off Montreal city bus after argument. Don’t have driver shields.
April 3, 2024: CBC News: It takes time to build trust on Winnipeg streets, community safety officer says.
April 2, 2024: Free Press: Safety officers already making a mark.
March 26, 2024: City News: A look into Winnipeg’s community safety team.
March 26, 2024: Free Press: City asks labour board to settle Transit safety team dispute.
March 25, 2024: Free Press: An up-close look as city safety officers work on ‘cleaning up transit,’ building trust.
March 22, 2024: Hydrogen is slowly emerging on Canada's horizon.
March 21, 2024: City News: Winnipeg sees slight decrease in bus shelters needing glass repairs.
March 21, 2024: Free Press: Mayor, councillors vote overwhelmingly for city’s multi-year operating, capital budgets.
March 19, 2024: City News: Winnipeg Community Safety Team already addressing safety concerns on city buses.
March 19, 2024: City News: Transit safety team already having a positive impact.
March 19, 2024: CTV News: Transit safety team keeping busy. No stats released – expected next week.
March 19, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit safety officers get fist bumps from operators, thanks from riders, supervisor says.
March 19, 2024: Free Press: Transit officers saving lives, reassuring public.
March 18, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Community Safety officers elbowed, kicked, almost bitten just weeks into new job.
March 14, 2024: CTV News: Transit safety officers elbowed, kicked, almost bitten
March 14, 2024: Free Press: Busy first week for Transit safety officers.
March 13, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg man accused of assaulting, trying to bite safety officers now in custody.
March 13, 2024: Free Press: Transit safety officers assaulted.
March 6, 2024: BNN News: Winnipeg Transit Integrates Diesel Heaters in Zero-Emission Buses for Winter Resilience
March 6, 2024: Global News: Manitoba government changes legislation, safety officer role expanded
March 6, 2024: Free Press: City’s ‘green’ buses to need diesel heaters.
March 5, 2024 Global News: Winnipeg reports budget shortfall and transit surplus in 2023 financial review
March 5, 2024: CTV News: No more of this waiting’: New Winnipeg Transit fare payment system nixes Peggo cards
March 5, 2024: Free Press: Province expands scope, authority for safety officers.
February 29, 2024: City News: Winnipeg struggling to hire new bus drivers while looking to add new routes.
February 22, 2024: City News: Winnipeg dialysis patients lament Transit Plus’ inconsistent pick-up times
February 21, 2024: City News: Winnipeg's new transit safety team officially rolling.
February 21, 2024: CTV News: First day for Transit Safety officers.
February 21, 2024: CBC News: New Winnipeg Transit safety team hits streets for first time.
February 21, 2024: Global News: Safety, social advocacy at heart of transit safety team: union president
February 21 2024: Global News: Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this week.
February 21, 2024: Free Press: Safe bet: Riders glad to see transit officers on Day 1.
February 20, 2024: Global News: Safety, social advocacy at heart of transit safety team: union President.
February 20, 2024: City News: Winnpeg's new transit safety team officially rolling.
February 20, 2024: CBC News: New Winnipeg Transit safety team hits streets for the first time.
February 20, 2024: Global News: Downtown Winnipeg buses to feature new safety officers this week.
February 20, 2024: CTV News: First day of Transit Safety officers.
February 19, 2024: The Carillon: Need for public transit backed by survey.
Feburary 16, 2024: Free Press: Transit safety team trained, equipped and ready to roll.
February 16, 2024: CTV News: Transit safety team ready to board Winnipeg buses.
February 16, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Transit safety officers to begin patrols next week.
February 16, 2024: Global News: New safety officers set to begin downtown patrols on and around Winnipeg Transit.
February 15, 2024: CTV News: Transit plan hits the road.
February 9, 2024: Free Press: Mayor prioritizes housing starts in state of city speech, says safety officers days away from boarding buses.
February 9, 2024: City News: More housing, transit safety officers highlighted in Gillingham's State of the City.
February 5, 2024: CHVN95.1FM: Man Charged after bus driver assaulted.
February 4, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Transit driver assaulted, threatened by grocery-bag-wielding man: Police
February 4, 2024: City News: Man assaults Winnipeg bus driver for refusing to deviate from normal route: police
February 4, 2024: CBC News: Bus driver assaulted while on route in northeast Winnipeg, man faces assault charge
February 5, 2024: CTV News: More needs to be done': Transit union calls to up safety measures after driver assault
February 5, 2024: Global News: Recent assault on Winnipeg transit bus sparks calls for improved safety measures
January 31, 2024: HRReporter: Global treaty on violence and harassment at work now in force in Canada
January 30, 2024: Free Press: City strikes extra messages from bus info signs.
January 29, 2024: CTV news: Transit union supports bus ticker messaging.
January 24, 2024: CityNews: Winnipeg City Council to vote on whether to make transit free for low-income users.
January 24, 2024: Global News: Special messaging could soon be removed from city buses.
January 24, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg transit dropping promotional messaging from signs on buses.
January 24, 2024: CTV News: Special greetings and other messages could be removed from city buses.
January 24, 2024: Free Press: Electronic signs on city buses no place for promos: report
January 20, 2024: Brandon Sun: City bus fleet in rough shape, council told.
January 20, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: Police union files grievance over transit safety officers.
January 19, 2024: CTV News: 'Putting people at a safety risk': Police Union files grievance over Winnipeg's transit safety officers.
January 19, 2024: Free Press: Police union files grievance, claims new transit security team violates collective agreement.
January 19, 2024: Free Press: New Transit safety officers getting to know community.
January 15, 2024: CBC News: Winnipeg Safety team officers spend 1st day of training riding buses.
January 12, 2024: CBC News: City pulling out the stops to recruit drivers to fill staffing gaps at Winnipeg Transit.
January 11, 2024: CHNV95.1FM: Winnipeg mayor introduces program hoping to make street and transit safer.
January 11, 2024: Free Press: Traumatized passenger wants drug OD-reversing medication aboard buses after frightening incident.
January 10, 2023: Manitoba Government: Manitoba Government makes transit more accessible.
January 10, 2024: Iheartradio: Safety officers another step closer to riding Winnipeg Transit buses.
January 10, 2024: CTV News: Safety officers another step closer to riding Winnipeg Transit buses.
January 10, 2024: Winnipeg Sun: City to begin training transit safety officers.
January 10, 2024: Global News: Ride-along with Winnipeg's mayor on city bus: plans for transit overhaul.
January 10, 2024: Global News: Transit Union Head looking forward to Winnipeg bus safety initiatives.
January 10, 2024: Global News: Morning ride-along: when to expect community safety officers on Winnipeg buses.
January 10, 2024: Global News: Safety measures to be introduced on Winnipeg buses next month part of larger transformative plan.
January 9, 2024: Free Press: U of M urged to ease 'financial disincentive', subsidize staff bus passes.
January 4, 2024: Global News: Winnipeg Councillor wants the city to consider light rail in its transit plan
January 1, 2024: Free Press: The community of commuters
January 2, 2024: Free Press: Betting on bus rapid transit
January 2, 2024: Free Press: City bus stops prone to 'digital divide'
January 1, 2024: Free Press: 'I am done': Amid rider woes, is Ottawa's transit system a victim of its own success?
January 1, 2024: Free Press: The future is Blue
January 1, 2024: Free Press: The deals on the bus
December 29, 2023: Free Press: Barriers on the bus
December 29, 2023: Free Press: Looking back to move forward
December 28, 2023: Free Press: Desperatly seeking cellphone?
December 28, 2023: Free Press: On the road again (and again)
December 29, 2023: Free Press: Transit deserves more support than it gets
December 27, 2023: Free Press: Next Stop, St. Louis transit security
December 27, 2023: Free Press: Getting back on board
December 27, 2023: Free Press: Driving Mr. Mayor
December 26, 2023: Free Press: The people on the bus
December 23, 2023: Free Press: Ace Burpee's Top 100 most fascinating Manitobans for 2023
December 19, 2023: Mass transit: Assaults on transit workers tripled nationwide; income and distrust may be why.
December 14, 2023: City of Winnipeg: Rising Transit Operating Subsidies Pose Challenge for City's 2024-27 Budget.
December 14, 2023: CBC News: Mayor repeats warning of tight 2024 budget as city's Winnipeg Transit subsidies balloon.
December 14, 2023: Free Press: Mayor warns cost of Winnipeg transit soaring
December 10, 2023: City News: Winnipeg transit workers accept third tentative agreement.
December 8, 2023: Free Press: Transit workers approve contract; strike avoided.
December 8, 2023: Winnipeg Sun: ATU members accept final offer, ratify four-year deal to acert strike.
December 8, 2023: Global News: Unionized transit workers in Winnipeg vote to accept new contract.
December 8, 2023: CTV News: Transit union accepts offer, averting strike.
December 8, 2023: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit workers pump brakes on strike, ratify 4-year deal.
December 5, 2023: Free Press: Transit workers vote on new deal as strike date looms.
December 5, 2023: The Manitoban: Winnipeg Transit sets Dec. 11 strike deadline.
December 4, 2023: CTV News: Transit Union lifts overtime ban pending upcoming vote.
December 4, 2023: Global News: Winnipeg Transit, operators one step closer to resolving upcoming strike.
November 30, 2023: City News: Transit Plus riders say they are being left stranded, advocates calling for change in service.
November 30, 2023: Free Press: Decent pay, big expectations: search for safety officers begins
November 28, 2023: CTV News: Construction making bus stops inaccessible for those with disabilities.
November 28, 2023: Free Press: Winnipeg Transit workers set strike deadline.
November 28, 2023: City News: Transit riders to expect delays as WTS begins job action
November 28, 2023: CBC News: Winnipeg Transit workers' union sets Dec. 11 strike deadline as bus operators begin to refuse overtime.
November 27, 2023: CTV News: Winnipeg bus riders left out in the cold by Transit job action
November 27, 2023: Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Transit warns of delays, cancellations amid contract negotiations Sunday.
November 27, 2023: CTV News: Potential service disruptions coming to Winnipeg Transit.
November 26, 2023: Winnipeg Sun: Bus disruptions possible Monday after Transit workers reject City offer.
November 26, 2023: Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Transit warns of delays, cancellations amid contract negotiations Sunday.
November 24, 2023: CBC News: City of Winnipeg warns of possible delays Monday as union representing transit workers steps up job action.
November 24, 2023: Global News: Transit workers to refuse voluntary OT potentially impacting service.
November 24, 2023: Winnipeg Free Press: Winnipeg Transit warns of delays, cancellations amid contract negotiations Sunday.
November 23, 2023: Global News: 'An endless loop': For Winnipeg commuters, transit safety is a big concern
November 23, 2023: CJOB: Audio Vault - Select November 23, 2023 10AM and transit reporting starts about 4 Minutes and 50 seconds into podcast.
November 21, 2023: CBC: Winnipeg transit accelrates plan for network overhaul
November 21, 2023 - Free Press: Share your thoughts on Winnipeg Transit
November 21, 2023 - CBC News: Winnipeg familyt gives up on car-free lifestyle after struggles with public transit
November 21, 2023 - City News: Transit Union says crisis training for bus operators lacking in Winnipeg
November 21, 2023 - Free Press: Retirement numbers loom large on Transit horizon
November 20, 2023 - UofM: CityNews Winnipeg: Over 40 per cent of Winnipeg transit staff could retire over the next 5 years
November 20, 2023 - Winnipeg Sun: City to test shatterproof glass in bus shelters amid rise in vandalism.
November 20, 2023 - CTV News: Winnipeg Transit looking at shatter proof glass to limit bus shelter vandalism.
November 20, 2023 - CBC News: Winnipeg to test shatterproof glass in bus shelters amid rise in vandalism.
November 17, 2023 - City News: What the numbers are saying about Winnipeg transit staffing problem
November 17, 2023 - CTV News: Nearly half of Winnipeg Transit staff eligible for retirment in five years: report
November 15, 2023 - Free Press: Transit accelerates drive for 'full network transformation'
November 10, 2023 - Radio-Canada: Abribus: l'ampleur du vandalisme
November 9, 2023 - Free Press: City crews having trouble keeping up with repairs to vandalize bus shelters.
November 1, 2023 - Free Press: Fewer reports of homeless sleeping in bus shacks, but problem persists.
October 30, 2023 - Free Press: Majority of Winnipeg Transit workers reject contract proposal
October 29, 2023 - City News: Winnipeg transit union workers reject employer's proposed agreement.
October 25, 2023 - CityNews: New Hopes for Winnipeg Transit
October 25, 2023 - CityNews: Union representing transit workers hoping to end issues workers face.
October 24, 2023 - Free Press: Bus ridership rises to pre-pandemic heights.
October 19, 2023 - Free Press: Transit drivers fear 'huge increase' in assaults.
October 11, 2023 - Free Press: Transit workers stage information picket
October 11, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg transit workers 'demontrated commitment and want fair treatment,' ATU business president says
October 10, 2023 - CTV News: Request to acknowledge Hindu holiday Diwali on buses spurs debate
October 10, 2023 - Free Press: Transit to explore cultural greetings on buses
September 25, 2023 - CBC: Former Winnipeg police officer to lead new transit security force
September 25, 2023 - Winnipeg Sun: Long-time police officer to head City's Community Safety Team, initial focus on Transit Safety
September 25, 2023 - Free Press: City selects WPS veteran officer to head transit security force
September 21, 2023 - Free Press: Winnipeg Mayor sends wish list to potential premiers
September 19, 2023 - CBC News: Union respresenting bus drivers, mechanics files labour complaint against West Vancouver
September 15, 2023 - CTV News: Decades behind other cities': Winnipeg Transit Master Plan proceeding slowly.
September 13, 2023 - CityNews: Bus service expansion hampered due to lack of transit staff
September 11, 2023 - CTV News: Growing Winnipeg Suburbs waiting for the bus, lack of bus drivers the cause: report
September 12, 2023 - CBC News: Students 'emotional', 'stressed' about Winnipeg transit Service to and from Sage Creek.
September 11, 2023 - Free Press: Transit driver shortage stalls routes expansion, revs up disruptions
September 8, 2023 - CBC News - Winnipeg Transit driver shortage hampering plans to expand service
September 8, 2023 - CBC News - Employee sent to hospital after explosion at Brandon public works buidling
September 8, 2023 - CTV News - On person taken to hospital after gas line explosion In Brandon
September 8, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg cops arrest two in bus stabbing early Friday
August 18, 2023 - Free Press: San Francisco launches driverless bus service following robotaxi expansion.
August 10, 2023 - National Post: Toronto transit riders can pay fares using debit and credit cards starting next week.
August 2, 2023 - Free Press: Staffing bump, online booking en route as Transit Plus riders wait
July 21, 2023 - City News: Winnipeg Transit, Transit Union say reported overdose death on bus didn’t happen
July 21, 2023 - Free Press: Transit security no long-term fix
July 12, 2023 - Free Press: De-escalation techniques key to incoming transit security: ex chief
July 12, 2023 - Free Press: Winnipeg top three in residential bus stop accessibility
July 12, 2023 - Free Press: On-the-job threats, lack of support, lasting damage
April 26, 2023 - Brandon Sun: Quiet reception for safety officer legislation
April 24, 2023 - CBC News: Person found dead at downtown Winnipeg bus shelter
April 24, 2023 - Free Press: Transit seeks to build hydrogen production site
April 24, 2023 - Free Press: New site for Transit garage elusive: city report
April 20, 2023 - Free Press: Some U.S. cities may offer model to ease Canada transit violence: experts
April 20, 2023 - City News: U.S. cities could provide solutions to Canada’s transit system
April 19, 2023 - Yahoo! News: A Winnipeg first: bus boards will help customers, says BIZ
April 15, 2023 - CTV National News: Transit attacks in Canada - CTV News Winnipeg
April 13, 2023 - The Free Press: List of recent violent attacks on public transit in Canada
April 12, 2023 - Global News: When are transit safety upgrades happening in Winnipeg?
April 12, 2023 - CBC: Trudeau asked to provide more money for sewage-treatment plant, transit during meeting with Winnipeg mayor
April 10, 2023 - The Free Press: City tilts eye to sun for potential Transit bus power
April 5, 2023 - The Free Press: Provincial public safety training committee seeks to set standard ‘right across the country’
April 5, 2023 - CTV News: Tackling transit and core crime – and its cause - CTV News Winnipeg
April 4, 2023 - The Free Press: This bus is fuelled by heart
March 22, 2023 - CTV: On-Request bus ride service seeing success
March 21, 2023 - The Free Press: Light rail transit out of Winnipeg’s reach: city official
March 15, 2023 - CTV: 'It changed their day': Winnipeg bus driver spreading smiles on the road
March 14, 2023 - The Winnipeg Sun: Manitoba bill would allow more peace officers in municipalities for transit and more
March 11, 2023 - CTV: Woman overdoses in City Hall bus shelter: Police
March 3, 2023 - Global News: Reaction to peace officers on buses
March 3, 2023 - CBC: Winnipeg's public works committee weighs study on $1 transit fare, funding for active transportation
March 2, 2023 - City News: Transit service needs to be prioritized to sustain it: transit researcher
March 2, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg mayor calls for transit officers in first state of the city address
March 2, 2023 - CTV News: Transit peace officers, quarter-century plan for downtown: Mayor Gillingham delivers state of the city address
March 1, 2023 - CTV News: New addition to West End helping transit users
February 28, 2023 - CTV News: Manitoba launches strategy to end homelessness that adds hundreds of housing units
February 27, 2023 - The Free Press: Transit union ad campaign puts soundtrack to top issues
February 24, 2023 - The Free Press: Province melts funding freeze, throwing fiscal lifeline to municipalities
February 24, 2023 - The Free Press: Winnipeg funding bump welcome but new model needed: mayor
February 22, 2023 - The Free Press: Woman followed off bus, stabbed
February 15, 2023 - CTV News: Kenora man arrested after 'random' machete attack on Winnipeg bus rider
February 15, 2023 - The Free Press: Judge sends man to prison, has message to public for ‘beyond the pale’ bus stop attack
February 14, 2023 - CTV News: Transit union marks six years since fatal stabbing of Winnipeg bus driver
February 13, 2023 - CTV News: 11 people hit with bear spray on bus, at store and at rec centre: Winnipeg police
February 12, 2023 - CTV News: Restoration of bus budget good start, but more needed: Functional Transit Winnipeg
February 10, 2023 - Winnipeg Sun: 'Random and unprovoked' machete attack in St. James sends man to hospital
February 9, 2023 - CBC News: $5 million for Winnipeg Transit security team a good start, union says, but devil is in the details
February 6, 2023 - CTV News: Man sentenced following 'savage' attack on Winnipeg bus
January 31, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg transit safety plans
January 30, 2023 - Canada Today News: Man pleads guilty to near-fatal knife attack in 2021 aboard city bus
January 30, 2023 - The Free Press: Electrified transit is part of the solution
January 30, 2023 - The Free Press: City staffing crunch demands innovative solutions
January 27, 2023 - CTV News: Premier says more money for Winnipeg Transit coming in budget
January 26, 2023 - Global News: Canada's public transit systems facing crisis of violence. What can be done?
January 26, 2023 - Global News: Police investigate attempted abduction at Winnipeg bus stop
January 26, 2023 - CTV News: 'The public wants reassurance': ideas floated for Winnipeg transit safety
January 26, 2023 - CBC Radio: Information Radio - MB with Marcy Markusa - Jan. 26, 2023: Winnipeg local transit worker union supports calls for a National Transit Safety task Force
January 26, 2023 - CHVN: Two separate Winnipeg transit assaults result in arrests
January 25, 2023 - Winnipeg Sun: Police use taser to break up fight on bus
January 25, 2023 - Global News: 2 more violent assaults reported involving Winnipeg transit: police
January 24, 2023 - CTV News: 'I don't feel comfortable': Girl viciously attacked in latest incident affecting Winnipeg Transit users
January 23, 2023 - The Free Press: Co-accused in bus attack assaulted Mountie in 2021
January 23, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg to implement 'transit safety team' in response to assault on father, 10-year-old son
January 23, 2023 - The Free Press: City, union eye Transit driver shield extensions
January 23, 2023 - Global News: Brutal assault on father, son sparks another conversation around transit safety
January 20, 2023 - CBC News: Father, 10-year-old son randomly assaulted on Winnipeg bus, police say
January 19, 2023 - Chris D: Man Charged After Indecent Acts on Winnipeg Buses
January 19, 2023 - The Free Press: Staff shortages plague city services
January 17, 2023 - New Flyer: Winnipeg starts massive zero-emission transit transition with order for 16 New Flyer buses shelters
January 16, 2023 - The Free Press: School project puts warmth into bus wait
January 16, 2023 - The Winnipeg Sun: TOXIC SUPPLY: Advocate renews call for safe drug supply after two women almost overdose from deadly drug
January 12, 2023 - The Free Press: Woman fears for life during incident on Winnipeg bus
January 11, 2023 - The Free Press: Manitoba defends loan to bus maker New Flyer after layoffs
January 11, 2023 - Global News: New Flyer layoffs
January 11, 2023 - CTV News: 'I thought I was going to die': Woman wants changes to transit security after being threatened
January 10, 2023 - CBC News: Manitoba told of New Flyer layoffs after announcing $50M loan to parent company
January 10, 2023 - The Winnipeg Sun: Overdose has police sounding alarm over deadly street drug
January 10, 2023 - The Conversation: Funding electric public transit can reduce emissions and address economic inequality
January 6, 2023 - CBC News: Financial outlook for Winnipeg worsens as snow clearing, COVID-19 continue to hammer budget
January 6, 2023 - Global News: Knives, bear spray seized from man caught smoking on Winnipeg Transit bus
January 6, 2023 - CTV News: Nearly $70 million deficit projected for Winnipeg’s operating budget
January 4, 2023 - The Free Press: Challenges, obstacles face Winnipeg Transit in 2023
January 4, 2023 - Canadian Manufacturing: NFI receives new contract for up to 166 zero-emission buses from Manitoba’s Winnipeg Transit
January 4, 2023 - Mass Transit: Winnipeg Transit expands WINNpass program
January 3, 2023 - The Free Press: Bus attack prompts offer to raise cash for car
January 3, 2023 - The Winnipeg Sun: New Transit union prez plans to continue fight for improved bus safety
January 3, 2023 - CTV News: City councillor wants city to explore light rail possibility down Main Street
January 3, 2023 - City News: New president representing Winnipeg Transit workers
January 2, 2023 - The Free Press: New Transit union head to push for more safety measures
January 2, 2023 - CTV News: 'A lot of challenges ahead': The new president of Winnipeg's transit union
January 2, 2023 - Global News: Winnipeg Transit fares increase by 5 cents for 2023
January 2, 2023 - CBC News: Shakeup in Winnipeg Transit union leadership might signal tough contract negotiations ahead
December 31, 2022 - CTV News: Increased ridership will fix transit safety issues: Transit advocate
December 30, 2022 - Manitoba Post: Machete Assault On Winnipeg Transit Bus
December 28, 2022 - The Free Press: Landscaper fights off man armed with machete on transit bus
December 28, 2022 - Province of Manitoba: Manitoba Government Committs up to $34.1 Million for Municipal Public Transit Systems
December 28, 2022 - CBC News: Manitoba pledges $13M to help struggling transit systems in 5 cities
December 23, 2022 - CBC News: Winnipeg bus manufacturer NFI secures $250M government loan package to manage supply-chain chaos
December 23, 2022 - Canada Today: ‘We’re Going Nowhere’: $50M provincial loan to help New Flyer with supply chain issues
December 23, 2022 - The Free Press: Province lends $50M to Winnipeg bus manufacturer stalled by supply-chain issues
December 23, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: City raising bus fares, expanding WINNpass in 2023
December 19, 2022 - Global News: Winnipeg bus shelters cost nearly $700K over 15 months
December 19, 2022 - Canada Today: Transit turbulence frustrates bus drivers
December 12, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Transit expecting $17M shortfall
December 9, 2022 - Canada Today: “Maybe Kayla will make a difference” – Winnipeg Free Press
December 7, 2022 - The Free Press: City sets up temporary shelter after death in bus shack
December 7, 2022 - The Free Press: Safety concerns fuel Transit’s driver shortage
December 7, 2022 - CBC News: Woman found unresponsive under pile of blankets in Winnipeg bus shelter
December 4, 2022 - CityNews: Rise in assaults on Winnipeg Transit making it difficult to retain, recruit bus drivers: union
December 3, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Safety concerns, morale need addressing to get more bus drivers: Union
December 2, 2022 - CTV: Winnipeg Transit service reduced as city struggles to recruit dozens of drivers to fill vacancies
December 1, 2022 - CBC News: Safety concerns present challenge to filling Winnipeg Transit vacancies, say councillor, union
December 1, 2022 - The Free Press: Driver shortage roadblock to restoring pre-pandemic service, transit director says
November 28, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: On-Request service, transit safety on the agenda for public works committee
November 25, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Union sounds alarm on safety - again - after Transit drivers assaulted on buses
November 25, 2022 - The Free Press: Man, woman arrested in separate transit driver, supervisor assaults
November 25, 2022 - CBC News: 2 drivers, supervisor assaulted in multiple Winnipeg Transit incidents: police
November 25, 2022 - Global News: Spitting, yelling, throwing syringes: Two people arrested after Winnipeg Transit assaults
November 25, 2022 - The Free Press: Transit rides ‘transformative’ change with first 16 electric buses
November 15, 2022 - Global News: Crash between Winnipeg Transit bus, box truck closes downtown intersection
November 10, 2022 - The Manitoban: Security Officers On Winnipeg Transit
November 10, 2022 - CBC: Man arrested after sexual assault at bus shelter on Southwest Transitway
November 10, 2022 - CTV: Man arrested in connection with sexual assault at rapid transit corridor
November 10, 2022 - Global News: Suspect in Winnipeg bus stop knifepoint robberies now charged in sexual assault
November 10, 2022 - The Free Press: Man charged in bus stop sex assault
November 9, 2022 - CTV: How Winnipeg’s transit ridership has changed in recent years
November 9, 2022 - IG News: How Winnipeg Transit Ridership Numbers Have Changed Since the Pandemic IG News
November 9, 2022 - City News: Calls for immediate action on bus safety in Winnipeg
November 9, 2022 - Global News: Assaults, safety concerns lead to bus driver shortage, says Winnipeg transit union
November 9, 2022 - The Free Press: Gillingham takes bus to work, commits to addressing safety issues
November 9, 2022 - CTV: 'There is a crisis': Peace officers on transit buses discussed between Winnipeg mayor, justice minister
November 9, 2022 - CBC News: Winnipeg transit union pleads for help on 'safety crisis,' premier points to recent announcements
November 9, 2022 - Global News: Transit union sounds alarm on assaults, renews calls for increased security in Winnipeg
November 8, 2022 - The Free Press: Transit union sounds alarm on safety crisis
November 8, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: ‘CRISIS’: Winnipeg Transit union demands action following slew of violent incidents
November 7, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Police seek 18-year-old in armed robberies at same bus stop
November 7, 2022 - CTV: Have you seen this man? Police search for suspect in two violent bus stop attacks
November 5, 2022 - CBC News: Winnipeg police looking for man after sexual assault at bus shelter on Southwest Transitway
October 24, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: STELTER: Improving transit ridership an uphill battle for next mayor
October 21, 2022 - The Free Press: Winnipeggers on board with transit improvements
October 17, 2022 - The Free Press: Majority willing to pay for faster, more reliable transit: poll
October 12, 2022 - CBC News: Man arrested after woman groped on Winnipeg bus, elementary school student punched
October 3, 2022 - CTV News: Man charged following alleged sexual assaults on Winnipeg buses
September 23, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Transit union calls for increased bus security after sexual assaults
September 22, 2022 - CityNews: Transit safety concerns resurface after string of attacks
September 20, 2022 - CBC News: Female passengers on several Winnipeg Transit buses report assaults by man: police
September 20, 2022 - The Free Press: Women warned about groper on city buses
September 19, 2022 - Pipa: ‘It’s not my city Winnipeg’: drug use fuels frustration, bus huts live
September 15, 2022 - The Free Press: City issues RFP for first round of green buses
September 12, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: WINNIPEG VOTES: Murray wants to electrify, modernize Winnipeg Transit
September 12, 2022 - The Free Press: Mayoral candidate Murray pledges quicker turn to green Transit fleet
September 11, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: WINNIPEG VOTES: Union takes issues with Motkaluk campaign including prez's pic, quote
September 9, 2022 - The Free Press: Transit union endorses Murray for mayor
September 2, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Brandon ends on-demand transit pilot project that failed to meet 'desired outcomes'
September 1, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Transit Plus to try vehicles for hire
August 31, 2022 - The Free Press: Civil service, uncivilized road manners
August 29, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Bokhari wants to bring supervised consumption sites to Winnipeg; Earlier in the campaign, fellow mayoral candidate Rick Shone also proposed the idea of safe injection sites — referred to by Health Canada as supervised consumption sites — as a wider strategy to keep Winnipeg Transit riders safe.
August 22, 2022 - Canadian Occupational Safety: Driver 'lunged' at police officer, report alleges (These incidents happened just days after two male Winnipeg Transit workers were assaulted on Saturday.)
August 22, 2022 - The Free Press: https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/opinion/analysis/2022/08/22/the-time-is-right-for-lrt-transition
August 18, 2022 - Canadian Occupational Safety: Two transit operators assaulted in Winnipeg
August 18, 2022 - The Free Press: Murray unveils extensive plan to increase safety on city buses
August 18, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Murray adds voice to chorus calling for stronger safety measures for Winnipeg Transit
August 18, 2022 - CBC: Mayoral candidate Ouellette pitches tax for surface lots that would require change to provincial law (Rival Glen Murray outlined transit safety plan on Thursday)
August 17, 2022 - Global News: Concerns over bus driver safety in Winnipeg | Watch News Videos Online
August 16, 2022 - CTV News: Two transit workers assaulted - CTV News Winnipeg
August 16, 2022 - Canada.com: Transit union calls on City to do more after 2 operators assaulted
August 16, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Transit union calls on City to do more after 2 operators assaulted
August 15, 2022 - City News: Pair of Winnipeg Transit employees assaulted over the weekend
August 14, 2022 - CTV News: Police looking for suspects after two injured in unrelated Saturday morning incidents
August 14, 2022 - CBC News: Winnipeg Transit drivers assaulted near bus garage: police
August 12, 2022 - CTV News: Transit App
August 8, 2022 - The Free Press: Light rail transit pushed back into city conversation
August 6, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Poilievre brings leadership campaign tour to Winnipeg - With Winnipeg Police reporting a spike in violent crime in 2021 and issues of assaults on Winnipeg Transit buses dominating the headlines, Poilievre says the way to address gun crimes would be to stop the smuggling of handguns into Canada.
August 5, 2022 - The Free Press: Bumpy ride awaits Transit’s stroller policy
August 5, 2022 - CTV News: Union calling for safer transit following violent incidents on Winnipeg buses
August 5, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Transit driver in Southdale assaulted while workers rallied outside city hall
August 4, 2022 - The Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Transit workers hold rally calling for better protections
August 4, 2022 - CBC News: Winnipeg Transit drivers rally to make safety on buses election priority
August 4, 2022 - The Free Press: Rally sounds alarm on bus safety issues
August 1, 2022 - CTV News: Man assaulted on Winnipeg Transit bus: Police
July 30, 2022 - The Free Press: Transit drivers deserve a safe workplace
July 28, 2022 - The Free Press: Transit workers save woman from attacker
July 27, 2022 - CTV News: Strollers must soon fold and stow to make room on buses for all riders, Winnipeg Transit says
July 25, 2022 - Global News: Winnipeg bus driver safely escapes via window from knife-wielding passenge
June 1, 2021 - CBC News: 'The bus was … hijacked': Woman grabs steering wheel of moving bus, threatens driver with syringe
May 25, 2020 - Global News: Winnipeg records 17th homicide after stabbing on bus, say police