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Newsby StaffAugust 31, 2012

ETS taps Trapeze for new ITS solution

Was selected to help address ETS's objective for a fully integrated, progressive, easy-to-use, public transit system that supports economic development and helps improve the quality of life in Edmonton.

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Newsby StaffAugust 27, 2012

Winnipeg Transit driver: Many attacks not reported

Drivers are under attack more often than what the city's official figures reflect, according to a former Winnipeg bus driver. More than 400 assaults against transit drivers have been reported in the city of Winnipeg in the last 12 years.

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Newsby StaffAugust 23, 2012

Canada puts Niagara buses into service

The total cost of the completed WEGO Visitor Transportation System will be $50 million. The Harper Government will contribute up to $25 million and the Government of Ontario will contribute $25 million.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

TTC driver calms riders while trapped by power line collapse

Was praised for keeping 29 passengers safely on her bus after a crane collapsed on the street, trapping the bus under a fallen pole and surrounding it with live electrical wires.

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Newsby StaffAugust 21, 2012

CUTA releases 'Let's Talk Public Transit' video

Supports the recently launched online grassroots campaign "Take Action. Write to Minister Lebel" that aims at engaging dialogue on the national importance of transit and making sure public transit becomes a central-pillar of the next long-term plan

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Newsby StaffAugust 14, 2012

Winnipeg driver charged with assaulting passenger

Police said after cautioning the woman for putting her feet up on a seat and for falling asleep a physical altercation ensued when it is alleged the driver tried to remove her from the bus.

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Newsby StaffAugust 8, 2012

ABA teams with eVerifile

To ensure ABA is complying with and implementing new transportation safety regulations, eVerifile also will consult with the ABA on a number of regulatory requirements instituted by the U.S.’s FTA, NTSB and TSA, and Transport Canada.

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Newsby StaffJuly 19, 2012

Prevost featured in Canadian ad campaign

The ads illustrate how Prevost has been an integral part of that impact, by supplying coaches to the Oil Sands in Northern Alberta, in turn promoting motorcoach travel throughout the country.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

TTC rail suicide hotline making a difference

During the first year of the agency’s suicide prevention program, the number of suicide-related incidents on Toronto’s subway system fell to 13, half the number that occurred in 2010.

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Newsby StaffJuly 18, 2012

Ottawa light rail project eco report approved

Once built, the system will carry in excess of 10,000 people per hour per direction during the morning rush hour and save transit riders approximately 15 minutes from their daily commutes.

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