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Coast Mountain Bus Co., TransLink and the Metro Vancouver bus drivers' union are working together to stop assaults on female bus drivers, by calling for tougher sentences and stronger legislation, and installing cameras, GPS systems and assault alarms on buses.
Read More →Toronto Transit Commission management is firing operators for using their cell phones even when they aren’t driving, claims the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 113 president. Agency officials say they are just notifying employees about cell phone usage rules.
Read More →When a bus pulls up to a stop, an automated female voice will announce the bus route number and destination on an external speaker located above the front doors.
Read More →Will equip 50 buses with GPS technology and automated stop announcements by September 2012 to take pressure off its paratransit service.
Read More →Riders using the e-alert service can now select specific subway lines or surface routes to add to their online profile and receive system delay notices for those routes only. Soon, riders also will be able to receive an e-newsletter with information about upcoming service changes and events.
Read More →Both systems are customizable and free of charge, with standard text messaging rates still applying.
Read More →Cubic demonstrated a preproduction prototype of its Clear-Use molecularly imprinted polymer optical explosives and radiological detection system during the 2011 SecureTech public safety and security conference held in October.
Read More →The articulated bus features include a modular ceiling panel — which diffuses indirect lighting — work tables in the rear, sconces, space saving back rests, redesigned driver partition, and floor-to-ceiling vertical stanchions.
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The Züm service will be completely integrated into Brampton's existing transit system. Passengers will be able to ride the buses at no extra cost and transfer quickly and easily between lines.
Read More →The Charter promises that GO Transit will be on time, take safety seriously, keep customers informed, provide a comfortable experience and be quick and courteous. It was developed following extensive consultation with customers, employees and focus groups.
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