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Newsby StaffDecember 17, 2025

TTC Pushes for Stronger Protections as Toronto Marks Awareness Day

Together, the City of Toronto and the TTC strongly condemn any act of violence, harassment, or abuse against transit workers and make safety and well-being a top priority.

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Transit Dispatchesby Timothy MenardOctober 29, 2025

Why Transit Leaders Require Better Tools for Operational Clarity In Today’s Tech-Fragmented Environment

Across North America and beyond, transit agency officials are contending with a perfect storm of operational headaches and strategic challenges that hamper daily service and long-term progress.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2025

San Antonio's VIA Approves 'Transformational' FY26 Budget

The budget builds on VIA’s accelerated vision for enhancing transit service and organizational performance, focusing on what riders value most: more frequent service, safer journeys, and improved access to opportunities.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsMay 23, 2025

New Video/Podcast ‘Bus Tech Talk’ to Spotlight Transit Maintenance Professionals

Bus Tech Talk offers a platform for real-world solutions and shared knowledge as agencies face aging fleets, complex propulsion systems, and technician shortages.

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Newsby StaffMarch 24, 2025

Ohio's TARTA, Union Reach Labor Agreement

The union’s membership includes TARTA fixed route, paratransit, and TARTA Flex on demand operators, in addition to mechanics and other personnel.

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Newsby StaffMarch 21, 2025

MTI Report Examines the Hidden Toll of Mental Health, Assaults on Transit’s Frontline

The study included a literature review, data collection and analysis, and an overview of reported public transit assault-related events, a discussion of contributing factors, and documentation of 10 public transit agency case study sites.

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Newsby StaffSeptember 25, 2024

New FTA Directive Requires Transit Agencies to Address Transit Worker Assaults

The General Directive, the first one to be issued by FTA, will require more than 700 transit agencies nationwide to take action to protect frontline transit workers from the risk of assaults.

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Newsby News/Media ReleaseApril 15, 2024

Montreal Campaign Focuses on Ensuring Frontline Worker Safety

The campaign can be seen in the STM’s ad spaces and features frontline workers on the job in the public transit network. The messaging delivers a clear, firm reminder that STM employees “deserve everyone’s respect, every day.”

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsApril 5, 2024

California's SamTrans Adopts Code of Conduct, Enforcement Policies

The policy supports the District’s commitment to the safety of all transit worker staff, including frontline bus operators and passengers. It's designed to improve rider experience and prevent bus operator harassment.

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Newsby Staff and News ReportsSeptember 4, 2023

BART Launches Phase II of 'Not One More Girl' Program

The initiative is a BIPOC youth-led initiative in partnership with community-based organizations and BART to end gender-based violence.

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