Security needed to address sense of 'lawlessness' on Metro Vancouver buses: union
Unifor: more visible, consistent presence of transit police and security on board buses needed
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Unifor: more visible, consistent presence of transit police and security on board buses needed
Violence on public transit and in city spaces across Canada has increased since the COVID-19 pandemic, Calgary police Chief Mark Neufeld said in relation to a spate of assaults in his city as well as Edmonton, Metro Vancouver and Toronto.
As transit agencies cut bus stops to speed up service, many riders are left behind. But a rule that’s been at most agencies for over 40 years could make transit safer and more accessible.
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The Albuquerque City Council continued its efforts to end the hop-on-and-go Zero Fares program, citing safety concerns despite city data showing that the buses have become more accessible and safer since the program was implemented last January.