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01.03.2023 / 19:09

Canadian cities cutting transit services could cause ‘death spiral,’ researcher warns

Canadian cities should be nimble and prioritize service if they want to sustain and strengthen public transit systems in a time of declining ridership and labour challenges, a transit researcher says.

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Union president calls Halifax Transit’s social distancing signs ‘smoke and mirrors’

Two Halifax transit drivers test positive for COVID-19, union calls for vaccine priority In a news release sent Monday evening, the municipality said it was continuing to monitor and respond to the “rapidly evolving effects of COVID-19.” As part of its response, it plans to install signs on alternating seats on buses and ferries to “encourage passengers to appropriately distance themselves while traveling.”The municipality notes other measures, such as increased cleaning of high-touch surfaces and installing polycarbonate shields next to the bus drivers, are already in place.But Wilson says none of these measures deal with the fact that passengers are getting on buses using the front door, that they’re interacting with drivers while

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Halifax Transit union calls for better mask enforcement as more drivers refuse work

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]“I think we’re all trying to navigate the new normal, but I can’t stress enough that we educate in the first wave of a pandemic and we enforce in the second wave to avoid a third wave,” he said.Stacie Smith, a frequent transit user, says she’s noticing more and more people either not wearing a mask while on the bus, or wearing them improperly.“I just hear about all the horror stories of people not wearing masks on buses, which to me doesn’t make sense,” said Smith.“It’s safety.

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HRM public services, provincial ceremonies adjusted for Remembrance Day

COVID-19.Halifax says the majority of its operations will be closed on Wednesday.The city says there will be no garbage, organics or recyclables collection on Wednesday. Neighbourhoods normally scheduled for Nov.

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Masks now mandatory on Halifax Transit

coronavirus.The use of masks comes after the province’s decision earlier this month to make masks mandatory on public transit throughout Nova Scotia. N.S.

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Halifax Transit to resume collecting ferry, bus fares Aug. 1

N.S. makes masks mandatory on public transit, eases visitor restrictions in long-term care homes The mandatory use of masks and installed plastic shields will lower risks associated with the spread of COVID-19, the release said.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Passengers will once again be able to enter through the front door and present their ticket.

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Masks are now mandatory for travelers and employees: Halifax airport

[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Taxis are still available for travelers. The airport said it’s also enforcing the previous “family bubble” rule, where everyone must stay 6 ft.

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HRM transit union president wants bus service restored to 100 per cent capacity

#Halifax…should masks be mandatory for transit and ferry riders in HRM? ATU local 508 president Ken Wilson wants the city to make masks mandatory as TTC did in Toronto. Thoughts? pic.twitter.com/aRY1KLgq51— Jesse Thomas (@jessethomas21) June 17, 2020Scott Edgar is chair of the transit advocacy group More Than Buses and agrees the transit service should fully be restored.“That’s the way to keep people safe and keep the drivers safe,” said Edgar.

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Halifax Transit to increase services levels as N.S. COVID-19 restrictions eased

The Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) announced Tuesday that Halifax Transit will be increasing service levels in a phased approach while continuing to follow public health guidelines as the province moves through its recovery phases.

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Halifax Transit to allow standing passengers on buses again

Halifax Transit announced Friday it will be increasing its riding capacity on busses by allowing five passengers to stand as the transit group eases restrictions put in place due to the coronavirus pandemic.

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Halifax Transit to reduce ferry, bus service over Easter long weekend

The Halifax Regional Municipality has announced that its transit service will significantly reduce capacity over the Easter long weekend as it continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Halifax bus service to be ‘significantly impacted’ on Friday due to staffing issues

Bus service in Halifax is expected to be ‘significantly impacted’ on Friday due to staffing issues, Halifax Transit announced late on Thursday.

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Halifax Transit employee tests positive for COVID-19

A Halifax Transit employee working in the Burnside Maintenance Department has tested positive for COVID-19.

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