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21.04.2021 / 23:37

London Transit Commission reports COVID-19 cases among several employees

London Transit Commission says several employees have been sent home to isolate and recover after they tested positive for COVID-19.General manager Kelly Paleczny says the cases began popping up late last week with the latest arriving early this week.As of Wednesday, Paleczny says seven employees have tested positive for the virus. LTC ramping up bus frequency as part of 2021 service plan “Based on the information that we have, that we’ve gathered from employees, we don’t see any evidence that any of the cases are linked to one another,” Paleczny said, adding that she is not able to reveal where the employees worked.“I can’t just because it’s such a small number.

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Two weeks later, most Winnipeggers complying with mandatory masks on transit buses

Winnipeg to require masks in city facilities, vehicles, transit “Our primary focus is on information and education,” a spokesperson for the city said in an email.“Winnipeg Transit inspectors continue to hand out single-use masks to aid with education, and single-use masks are still available for members of the public at Winnipeg Transit Customer Service Centres.”The city is monitoring the masks “through visual observations carried out by on-street supervisors stationed at strategic locations, and other personnel,” while the transit union reported drivers’ anecdotal observations.Ignacio says he’s content with where things are right now, and doesn’t think compliance should be forced to any greater degree just yet.

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City committee to study report recommending masks on Saskatoon Transit

masks be worn by transit riders.It would go into effect on Sept. 1 if approved by city council.

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Masks will be required to ride transit in Regina says city

Face masks or face coverings will be required on Regina Transit starting on Friday, announced the city.The new rule comes as the city is increasing service routes and ridership.“As bus capacity increases, physical distancing will be difficult; therefore passengers will be required to wear a face mask or covering to help prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said the City of Regina in a press release on Thursday. Regina will take steps to unify ‘patchwork’ mask policies, says mayor There is no official bylaw that mandates masks on buses, so riders who do not have one will still be allowed to board the bus, the city said.However, Regina Mayor Michael Fougere has hinted a mask bylaw will be coming to council later this month.

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London Transit Commission bringing back fare collection, front door boarding

London Transit Commission (LTC) buses.The LTC implemented a rear-boarding policy and stopped collecting fares on March 20 as part of efforts to slow down the spread of the novel coronavirus.At the end of July, the LTC said fare collection would resume no later than Sept. 1, depending on how quickly new driver barriers could be installed.

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‘So far, so good’: Tuesday marks Day 1 of mandatory masks on Lethbridge transit

The president of the Amalgamated Transit Union Local 987 says the council decision to reopen Lethbridge transit services with a mandatory mask rule is widely supported by bus drivers. Mandatory mask rule to take effect on Lethbridge Transit Aug.

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Motor coach merger puts Winnipeg bus maker on road out of pandemic

coronavirus pandemic.Winnipeg’s New Flyer Industries announced Monday that it’s merging with Motor Coach Industries, which it initially acquired five years ago, to form the new NFI Forward.“While we have been working to streamline our businesses to enhance competitiveness by leveraging scale, expertise, and capability, the drastic and unanticipated impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us to revisit our unique business definitions,” said New Flyer president and CEO Paul Soubry.“We will overcome the incredible impact from this pandemic and will keep communities moving safely as we continue to lead the migration to smarter vehicles and develop more environmentally responsible platforms.” Winnipeg’s New Flyer brings 1,500 local staff

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Horgan: U.S. licence plate holders should ride the bus, bike or change to B.C. plates following abuse

‘Completely unacceptable’: COVID-19 customer rudeness reaches breaking point in B.C. There has been an increase in incidents of drivers with American licence plates being on the receiving end of verbal abuse.

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Masks to be mandatory on London, Ont., buses, taxis starting Monday

coronavirus.The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU)’s mandatory mask policy is put in place for higher-risk businesses where close contact cannot be avoided, as well as on public transit.The order, under the Health Protection and Promotion Act, will mandate businesses that provide direct face-to-face service less than two metres away from a customer for more than 15 minutes — for example at hair and nail salons — ensure everyone involved wear masks.

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Regular Lethbridge Transit routes and fees to resume in August

Alberta lake communities clamp down on beach crowds amid COVID-19 “We’re running about 12 per cent of what our normal capacity is, so by relaunching transit, we’re thinking that people will hopefully start riding the bus again.”Preparations include installing a shield for each driver and equipping each vehicle with hand-sanitizer.Mask-wearing will be strongly encouraged for all riders, but it will not be mandatory.

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Halifax Transit driver experiences coronavirus symptoms, Sackville Terminal closed for cleaning

HRM transit union president wants bus service restored to 100 per cent capacity The results of the driver’s test have yet to come back.[ Sign up for our Health IQ newsletter for the latest coronavirus updates ]Ken Wilson, president of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 508, said the Sackville Terminal was closed upon reports of the potential case of COVID-19 in order to allow for proper sterilization of the affected vehicle.“It was towed back from the Sackville Terminal and it will be disinfected properly and left outside of the garages until it’s been cleaned and disinfected before putting it back into service,” Wilson explained.Wilson indicated that while procedures were followed as directed, there is some concern they may require a review

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Coronavirus: Regina resumes collecting transit fares, passenger limit set at 15

City of Regina will resume collecting bus fares after previously suspending collection to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus.On Thursday, Regina Transit began collecting fares while other measures remain in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic. City of Regina installing two-way bike lane on Park Street Passengers will continue to board at the front of the bus.

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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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Coach buses fitted with partitions to prevent spread of COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic has hit the coach and tour bus industry hard in Atlantic Canada, according to the region’s largest busing company.

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TransLink ups bus capacity to two-thirds, begins collecting fares Monday

Commuters on TransLink buses will find themselves riding in closer proximity to other passengers, starting Monday as coronavirus lockdowns lift further.

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Saint John Transit cuts service due to ‘reduced ridership’ during COVID-19

Saint John Transit is reducing service on all of its routes due to low ridership during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19: TransLink seeks emergency funds to offset loss of $75 million per month

TransLink is asking the provincial and federal governments for emergency funding to cover mounting losses due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: Kingston Transit reduces service amid dip in ridership, affecting part-time workers

Coronavirus is impacting public transit in the city of Kingston. As of Thursday, Kingston Transit has switched to a reduced Sunday schedule, seven days a week.

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By-reservation evening transit service launches in Peterborough during coronavirus pandemic

Peterborough Transit is launching a by-reservation bus service to riders who need to get to and from essential work in the evenings during the coronavirus pandemic.

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