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Calgary Transit scales back service as transmission of Omicron stunts staff levels
With Omicron infecting Calgary bus operators, Local 583-Calgary, AB, members are stepping up to work overtime, but are concerned about overcrowded buses as agency cuts service. — Jan 18
King County Metro transit operator concerned by increasing drug use in buses
Seattle Local calls for police presence as drug use on buses increases jeopardizes worker and rider safety. — Jan 18
Omicron deepens bus driver shortage, frustrating passengers as transit agencies pare back service
The fast-spreading variant has thrown transit agencies into crisis as they try to fill shifts and keep routes operating — Jan 16
CTDOT, LACMTA, NJT, NYMTA: $9.4B in Grants for COVID-19 Response
The ATU played a critical role in securing this critical COVID-19 relief funding for our transit agencies that will support our members, their jobs, important workplace safety protections, service for our riders, and the economies of our communities. — Jan 14
Metro Transit: Driver shortage, COVID are affecting bus, light-rail service
Local 1005-Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN, pushes for better protections as members get infected with the Omicron surge. — Jan 14