City of Saskatoon spent $300,000 on Bus Rapid Transit rebrand

By Keenan Sorokan CTV News Saskatoon

The Canadian Taxpayer’s Federation is criticizing the City of Saskatoon for spending more than $300,000 to brand the city’s bus rapid transit system as Link.

City of Saskatoon spent $300,000 on Bus Rapid Transit rebrand

Deep snow means delays for Saskatoon Transit

Those hoping to use Saskatoon Transit Sunday will be met with delays of up to 20 minutes or more.

Due to deep snow, bus drivers may be stopping in the driving lane to pick up passengers instead of pulling into bus stops to avoid getting stuck.

Deep snow means delays for Saskatoon Transit

Calls for revamped Saskatoon transit system ahead of civic election

By Andrew Benson and Gates Guarin

The future of public transit is just one of several issues Saskatoon’s mayor and city council will have to juggle once they are sworn into office.

Robert Clipperton is one person very interested in the future of the transit system.

Calls for revamped Saskatoon transit system ahead of civic election

Fake bus passes are being sold in Saskatoon, city’s transit service says

By Keenan Sorokan - CTV News Saskatoon
 

Saskatoon Transit wants riders to know about a fraudulent social media account selling fake fare passes.

Fake bus passes are being sold in Saskatoon, city’s transit service says

Bear spray attacks on city buses cause concern for Saskatoon woman, transit union

By Stacey Hein CTV News Saskatoon

A Saskatoon woman is calling for improvements to safety on public transit following a string of bear spray attacks on city buses.

Ezra Whitfield said she was riding the bus home last week when a bear spray attack caused passengers to evacuate.

Bear spray attacks on city buses cause concern for Saskatoon woman, transit union

Teen charged after bear spray incident on Saskatoon city bus

By Hayatullah Amanat - CTV News Saskatoon

Saskatoon police are investigating after a group of teenagers discharged bear spray on a city bus Tuesday evening.

The incident was first reported at around 6:30 p.m., according to a release from Saskatoon Police Service (SPS).

Teen charged after bear spray incident on Saskatoon city bus

Saskatoon police respond to another bear spray call on city bus

By CKOM News

A 16-year-old boy is facing charges after allegedly firing a can of bear spray on a Saskatoon transit bus on Tuesday evening.

Saskatoon police respond to another bear spray call on city bus

Saskatoon 'transit villages' plan sparks debate over housing density

Carla Shynkaruk - CTV News Saskatoon

A city planning document for the Bus Rapid Transit system (BRT) sparked controversy over the weekend, with three civic election candidates alleging Confederation Mall was at risk of being demolished and replaced with dense housing.

Saskatoon 'transit villages' plan sparks debate over housing density

City of Saskatoon debunks Confederation Mall Transit plan rumours

By Mackenzie Mazankowski - Global News

Amid the campaign for Saskatoon’s next mayor, the city’s Bus Rapid Transit Plan for the Confederation Mall is circulating on social media — a report that was made by the city’s administration back in 2019.

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City of Saskatoon debunks Confederation Mall Transit plan rumours

Woman charged after violent disturbance on Saskatoon city bus

by Saskatoon Starphoenix

A woman threw a cup of bodily fluids on two passengers and broke a window on a city bus in the downtown area on Thursday.

Woman charged after violent disturbance on Saskatoon city bus

Seven bear spray incidents in Saskatoon include two on city buses

Bear spray incidents once again kept Saskatoon police busy over Thanksgiving weekend and the previous week, with seven separate attacks.

Seven bear spray incidents in Saskatoon include two on city buses

Saskatoon city council approves new 5-year contract with transit workers

Saskatoon city council has approved a new five-year deal with transit workers.

Members of Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 approved the agreement in a vote Monday night, and at a special meeting on Tuesday afternoon, city council voted 11-0 in favour.

Saskatoon city council approves new 5-year contract with transit workers

Two injuries, one arrest after Wednesday assault on Saskatoon city bus

A 29-year-old man was arrested shortly after an assault on a Saskatoon Transit bus on Wednesday afternoon.

City police received a report of a disturbance on a bus around noon, a Thursday news release said.

Two injuries, one arrest after Wednesday assault on Saskatoon city bus

Man charged after assault with a hammer on Saskatoon bus

A 23-year-old man was arrested Monday afternoon in connection with an assault on a Saskatoon Transit bus.

Man charged after assault with a hammer on Saskatoon bus

Man attacked with hammer on Saskatoon Transit bus: Police

A 23-year-old man was arrested on Monday after allegedly hitting another man in the head with a hammer on a Saskatoon Transit bus.

According to police, officers were called to the 200 block of 23rd Street East, in the city’s downtown core, just after 5 p.m.

Man attacked with hammer on Saskatoon Transit bus: Police

Man hit on the head with a hammer on a Saskatoon transit bus

Another violent incident on a Saskatoon city transit bus, this one occurred on Monday afternoon around 5:10 p.m.  Officers were called to the 200 block of 23rd Street East for a weapons call and that a man had been assaulted on a transit bus.

Man hit on the head with a hammer on a Saskatoon transit bus

Arrest - Aggravated Assault - 200 Block Of 23rd Street East

One man was arrested Monday afternoon in relation to an aggravated assault on a city transit bus.

Arrest - Aggravated Assault - 200 Block Of 23rd Street East

Two injured in belt attack on Saskatoon transit bus

A 29-year-old Saskatoon man is facing assault charges after allegedly attacking passengers with a belt on a city bus.

According to the Saskatoon Police Service, officers responded to a report of a disturbance on a transit bus at around noon on Wednesday.

Two injured in belt attack on Saskatoon transit bus

Man facing charges following assault on Saskatoon bus

SASKATOON - A 29-year-old Saskatoon man is facing charges following an assault on a City of Saskatoon Transit bus.

Police received a report of a disturbance on the bus in Saskatoon at approximately 12 p.m. on Sept. 4.

Man facing charges following assault on Saskatoon bus

September: Free Saskatoon Transit for elementary and under kids

To save local families some money and boost ridership on buses, the City of Saskatoon is making transit fees free for kids in Grades 8 and under, starting on Sept. 1.

September: Free Saskatoon Transit for elementary and under kids

Director Of Transit on Global News

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Director Of Transit on Global News

Saskatoon Transit expects high volume on school opening; plan accordingly

Saskatoon Transit expects 20 new buses to arrive in 2025.

Saskatoon Transit expects high volume on school opening; plan accordingly

Opinion: Growing Saskatoon needs a new approach to public transit

By Guest Columnist of Saskatoon Starphoenix

Opinion: Growing Saskatoon needs a new approach to public transit

Saskatoon Transit, Access Transit disrupted during global technology outage

Saskatoon Transit and Access Transit were working with support teams on Friday to resolve disruptions caused by a worldwide Microsoft system outage.

Saskatoon Transit, Access Transit disrupted during global technology outage

Saskatoon's bus rapid transit gets a new name

A new transit system meant to change the way people move around Saskatoon is beginning to take shape.

Saskatoon's bus rapid transit gets a new name

Saskatoon says construction on first bus rapid transit stations begins this summer

Saskatoon city administrators say construction is set to begin on 14 of the first bus rapid transit (BRT) stations this year, and they’re pitching councillors on a name for the service — Link.

Saskatoon says construction on first bus rapid transit stations begins this summer

Name proposed for Saskatoon’s new bus rapid transit system

A name has been proposed for Saskatoon’s new bus rapid transit (BRT) system.

City officials have proposed the name “Link” for the bus service, which will be part of Saskatoon Transit but have its own visual identity.

Name proposed for Saskatoon’s new bus rapid transit system

Saskatoon to expand Bus Rapid Transit system as population grows

The City of Saskatoon is expanding its Bus Rapid Transit system after receiving full funding from both the federal and provincial governments.

Saskatoon to expand Bus Rapid Transit system as population grows

Funding moves Saskatoon's bus rapid transit system fully forward

Saskatoon’s long-awaited bus rapid transit system is fully funded and moving forward thanks to the latest joint announcement between the city and the federal and provincial governments.

Funding moves Saskatoon's bus rapid transit system fully forward

Three teens, 15 to 17, charged after bear spray used inside Saskatoon bus

Three teen boys are facing assault and mischief charges after a load of bus passengers were hit with bear spray on public transit on Friday.

Three teens, 15 to 17, charged after bear spray used inside Saskatoon bus

Free city bus fare for kids in Saskatoon could be coming in September

Free child fare for kids in Grade 8 and under riding public transit in Saskatoon could be coming in September.

Free city bus fare for kids in Saskatoon could be coming in September

Saskatoon transit users, organizers split on how to deal with free riders

As the city looks at ways to improve transit safety for drivers and users, it also finds itself struggling to deal with another growing concern on city buses: fare evasion.

Saskatoon transit users, organizers split on how to deal with free riders

City highlights safety measures for Saskatoon Transit

By Bryn Levy Saskatoon Starphoenix 

City officials are reacting to rising violence in recent weeks on Saskatoon Transit buses.

City highlights safety measures for Saskatoon Transit

'Need to go further': Saskatoon bus drivers' union pushes back on new transit safety plan

Saskatoon Transit unveiled a new plan Thursday to address safety concerns on buses and at terminals, but the union representing its drivers says the plan falls short of what's needed right now.

'Need to go further': Saskatoon bus drivers' union pushes back on new transit safety plan

Saskatoon public transit incidents result in increased safety measures

More safety initiatives are being put in place to try and make riding the bus in Saskatoon safer.

Saskatoon public transit incidents result in increased safety measures

Transportation Committee hears concerns of violence on Transit buses

A Saskatoon Transit user spoke to the City of Saskatoon’s Transportation Committee to highlight her concerns about the increasing violence and disrespect on buses.

Transportation Committee hears concerns of violence on Transit buses

Free bus rides for Saskatoon children recommended by council committee

By: Jeremy Warren - CBC News (June 4, 2024 - 8:03pm)

No bus pass or ID needed as kids will self-verify age when asked

Elementary school-aged kids won't need a special bus pass or identification to ride city buses for free, under a new policy heading to city council.

Free bus rides for Saskatoon children recommended by council committee

The violence is out of control’: Saskatoon transit union talks recent attacks on city buses

By: Brooke Kruger Global News

A Saskatoon transit union said city bus drivers are scared of going to work as attacks and assaults on city transit become more common.

The violence is out of control’: Saskatoon transit union talks recent attacks on city buses

Saskatoon Transit sees third violent incident in under a week

By - Hayatullah Amanat CTV NEWS Web Journalist (May 30, 2024 - 6:29pm)

A 19-year-old Saskatoon man was arrested and charged following an altercation on a city bus Wednesday night.

Saskatoon Transit sees third violent incident in under a week

Saskatoon police investigating stabbing on city bus

Saskatoon police are investigating after a 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl were stabbed on a city bus Thursday night.

Saskatoon police investigating stabbing on city bus

Man approaching underage girls on Saskatoon city bus causes fight: police

By: Brooke Kruger - Global News Saskatoon

Police said three men got into a fight on a Saskatoon city bus Wednesday night after one of them tried to approach a group of underage girls.

Man approaching underage girls on Saskatoon city bus causes fight: police

One arrested after fight breaks out on city bus on Eighth Street

By: CKOM650 Saskatoon ( May, 30, 2024 - 1:13pm )

A 19-year-old man was arrested on Wednesday following a fight on a Saskatoon Transit bus.

According to police, officers were called to a stationary bus on Eighth Street after getting reports of a dispute between three men.

One arrested after fight breaks out on city bus on Eighth Street

Altercation / Assault P.O. - 1200 Block 8th Street East

One man has been arrested following an altercation on a city bus last night.

Altercation / Assault P.O. - 1200 Block 8th Street East

Saskatoon bus driver attacked by youths

A 55-year-old bus driver is recovering after being attacked outside a bus in Saskatoon Monday afternoon.

Saskatoon police said the call came in around 3:30 p.m. about an assault in the 200 block of Fairmont Drive.

Saskatoon bus driver attacked by youths

Saskatoon police investigate Monday assault outside city transit bus

By: Brooke Kruger Global News

Saskatoon police said an assault on Monday outside a city transit bus in Fairhaven is under investigation.

Saskatoon police investigate Monday assault outside city transit bus

Two seriously injured after stabbing on city bus in Pleasant Hill

By: CKOM Saskatoon

Two seriously injured after stabbing on city bus in Pleasant Hill

Saskatoon bus drivers union says recent stabbing part of larger trend

An 18-year-old man was stabbed on a bus in Saskatoon Wednesday around 5:30 p.m. CST on Broadway Avenue.

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Saskatoon bus drivers union says recent stabbing part of larger trend

Bus passenger stabbed at intersection of 12th Street and Broadway: Police

By: CKOM Saskatoon

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital on Wednesday, after he was stabbed while riding a city bus.

Bus passenger stabbed at intersection of 12th Street and Broadway: Police

Bus stabbing on Saskatoon Transit reflects overall increase in ‘negative interactions’

By Brody Langeger - Global News 

A passenger was stabbed on a Saskatoon Transit bus Wednesday near the intersection of Broadway Avenue and 12th Street East.

Bus stabbing on Saskatoon Transit reflects overall increase in ‘negative interactions’

An 18-year-old was stabbed on a Saskatoon bus, police say

By Hayatullah Amanat Web Jourlaist CTV News

Saskatoon police are investigating an assault on a city bus after an 18-year-old man was stabbed on Wednesday afternoon.

An 18-year-old was stabbed on a Saskatoon bus, police say

Bus passenger stabbed at intersection of 12th Street and Broadway: Police

By: CKOM650 Saskatoon ( May 2, 2024 - 10:58am)

An 18-year-old man was taken to hospital on Wednesday, after he was stabbed while riding a city bus.

Bus passenger stabbed at intersection of 12th Street and Broadway: Police

Stabbing - Broadway Avenue & 12 Street East

By: Saskatoon Police ( May 2 2024 - 10:38am)

The Saskatoon Police Service is continuing to investigate following an assault that occurred Wednesday afternoon. 

Stabbing - Broadway Avenue & 12 Street East

1 person stabbed on bus in Saskatoon

By: Priya Bhat - CBC News ( May 2, 2024 - 9:15am)

Union President says violence towards drivers, public on transit is growing

Saskatoon's bus drivers' union is once again speaking up about violence on the city's transit system.

1 person stabbed on bus in Saskatoon

Man stabbed on Saskatoon city bus

By: Saskatoon StarPhoenix (May 2, 2024 - 5:00am)

The 18-year-old is recovering in hospital while police investigate the incident. The assailant fled before officers arrived.

An assault on a Saskatoon Transit bus on Wednesday afternoon sent a man to hospital with a stab wound.

Man stabbed on Saskatoon city bus

Saskatoon transit drivers' union calls for better safety policies amid violence on buses

By: Priya Bhat - CBC NEWS (April 24, 2024 - 1:24pm)

Drivers afraid to come to work, says local union president.

Saskatoon transit drivers' union calls for better safety policies amid violence on buses

Saskatoon transit drivers' union calls for better safety policies amid violence on buses

By Priya Bhat - CBC NEWS ( April 24 2024 - 1:29pm)

Drivers afraid to come to work, says local union president.

Saskatoon transit drivers say they are subjected to a litany of abuse by their passengers, from fare-disputes to aggressive behaviour and even assault.

Saskatoon transit drivers' union calls for better safety policies amid violence on buses

ATU and SFL sound Alarm Bells

ATU and SFL sound Alarm Bells as Saskatoon Transit
Fails to Respond to Escalating Violence on Transit System

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ATU and SFL sound Alarm Bells

Punched, kicked, spat on: Saskatoon Transit workers call for help after violent assaults

By: Carla Shynkaruk Mulit-Skilled Journalist CTV News (April 24, 2024 - 10:00am)

The union representing the city’s bus drivers says violence against transit workers is out of control.

Punched, kicked, spat on: Saskatoon Transit workers call for help after violent assaults

Transit union says assaults on bus drivers growing more violent in Saskatoon

By Mia Holowaychuk CKOM Saskatoon (April 23, 2024 - 5:03pm)

The Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) is sounding the alarm after alleged assaults on bus drivers have become increasingly violent in recent days.

Transit union says assaults on bus drivers growing more violent in Saskatoon

Union, Federation of Labour say violence against Saskatoon Transit workers 'out of control'

By: Saskatoon StarPhoenix (April 23, 2024 - 5:00am)

Violence against transit workers in Saskatoon is “out of control,” and Saskatoon Transit is failing to adequately respond, the local union and Saskatchewan Federation of Labour say.

Union, Federation of Labour say violence against Saskatoon Transit workers 'out of control'

'It's getting scary': Saskatoon woman assaulted while waiting for public transit

By Stacey Hein Multi-Skilled Jourlist CTV News Saskatoon

A Saskatoon woman said she has safety concerns with city transit after she was assaulted and robbed on her way home from work.

'It's getting scary': Saskatoon woman assaulted while waiting for public transit

Saskatoon budget includes safety improvements for bus drivers, passengers

By Shane Clausing CKOM Saskatoon

Saskatoon bus drivers and transit workers will be getting some more help when it comes to keeping themselves and passengers safe.

Saskatoon budget includes safety improvements for bus drivers, passengers

What to expect from Saskatoon's Bus Rapid Transit green line

Liam O'Connor - CBC News ( Nov 22, 2023 -  1:49pm)
1st pieces of BRT expected to be revealed in summer 2024

Saskatoon will change for the better when the city's planned rapid transit system is up and running, according to a transit and city planning expert.

What to expect from Saskatoon's Bus Rapid Transit green line

'Bus riders are not stupid': Saskatoon bus rider group finds city ad condescending, insulting

By: Laura Woodward - Multi-Skilled Journalist CTV NEWS ( Nov 23, 2023 - 6:51pm)

Bus Riders of Saskatoon is not on board with a new city social media advertisement.

'Bus riders are not stupid': Saskatoon bus rider group finds city ad condescending, insulting

Saskatoon takes cue from Regina and considers scrapping bus fare for kids

By: Shlok Talati - CBC Saskatoon (Nov 10 2023 - 5:00am)

Saskatoon Transit currently charges fares of $2.25 for children aged 5-13

Saskatoon Transit currently charges fares of $2.25 for children aged 5-13

Saskatoon takes cue from Regina and considers scrapping bus fare for kids

Saskatoon Transit asking to hire 6 support officers to patrol buses

By Rory MacLean Web Jourlist CTV News Saskatoon

Saskatoon Transit is renewing calls for its own dedicated team of community support officers (CSOs) to help respond to incidents on buses and transit terminals.

Saskatoon Transit asking to hire 6 support officers to patrol buses

Saskatoon finalizes purchase of first electric buses

By: CKOM Saskatoon (April 27, 2024, - 9:01am)

Saskatoon has begun the switch from diesel to electric for the city’s transit fleet.

Saskatoon finalizes purchase of first electric buses

Saskatoon transit union growing concerned, claiming increased violence on city buses

By: Brooke Kruger - Global News (Feb 9 2023 - 2:40pm)

Saskatoon transit union growing concerned, claiming increased violence on city buses

Escalating Violence on Transit across Canada

February 1, 2023

The Honourable Scott Moe
Premier of Saskatchewan
226 Legislative Building
Regina, SK  S4S 0B3
CANADA

premier@gov.sk.ca

Escalating Violence on Transit across Canada

Local union president says more security is still needed for workers and passengers

Local union president says more security is still needed for workers and passengers.

City issues call for last safety barriers for Saskatoon buses

The city is moving to finish installing protective barriers for drivers on Saskatoon buses.

Local union president says more security is still needed for workers and passengers

Saskatoon Transit maintenance manager ‘moving to a different position’

Four days after Saskatoon city councillors unanimously voted for an investigation into why there have been hundreds of service and route cancellat

Saskatoon Transit maintenance manager ‘moving to a different position’

Transit union president calls Saskatoon service reductions ‘unprecedented’

Saskatoon’s transit union is signalling a growing concern with the public transit system.

Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 president Darcy Pederson said on any given day, there can be anywhere from a few route service cancellations to dozens of them.

Transit union president calls Saskatoon service reductions ‘unprecedented’

Transit union criticizes management over winter service woes

The union representing Saskatoon Transit workers is criticizing the service’s management in light of frequent disruptions this winter.

Transit union criticizes management over winter service woes

Saskatoon Transit cancellations a result of poor preparedness: ATU Canada president

Widespread cancellations and disruptions with Saskatoon Transit are a result of poor maintenance and a lack of investment, according to the head of Canada’s largest transit union.

Saskatoon Transit cancellations a result of poor preparedness: ATU Canada president

SASKATOON TRANSIT MANAGEMENT IS FAILING THE CITIZENS OF SASKATOON!

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SASKATOON TRANSIT MANAGEMENT IS FAILING THE CITIZENS OF SASKATOON!

'Left out to fend for themselves': Transit union calls for security on Saskatoon city buses

The union representing Saskatoon's transit drivers is calling on the city to bring in security officers to enforce the mandatory mask rule.

The union representing Saskatoon’s transit drivers wants the city to bring in security officers to enforce the mandatory mask rule.

'Left out to fend for themselves': Transit union calls for security on Saskatoon city buses

Saskatoon transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses

SASKATOON -- Saskatoon’s transit union would like to see help for drivers who encounter riders not willing to comply with the City of Saskatoon's mask mandate on city buses.

Saskatoon transit union calls for support to enforce mask mandate on city buses

Mask enforcement a bust on Saskatoon buses, operators concerned for safety

If someone who isn’t wearing a mask boards a bus in Saskatoon, riders shouldn’t look to their driver for help.

Despite it being mandatory to wear a face mask on city transit, the lack of enforcement by operators is a matter of safety.

Mask enforcement a bust on Saskatoon buses, operators concerned for safety

Saskatoon Transit tests full safety shield to better protect drivers

Saskatoon Transit tests full safety shield to better protect drivers | CBC News

Saskatoon Transit tests full safety shield to better protect drivers

Operator Assault Barrier Has Been Installed

Today is a very proud day for ATU Local 615!! Today the first prototype for an Operator Assault Barrier was finished being installed.

Operator Assault Barrier Has Been Installed

Saskatoon Transit union calls for better training to help drivers handle abusive or aggressive bus riders

SASKATOON -- Darcy Pederson says Saskatoon Transit drivers could benefit from more training when it comes to dealing with abusive and aggressive transit users.

Saskatoon Transit union calls for better training to help drivers handle abusive or aggressive bus riders

COVID-19 partly to blame for increase in assaults on Saskatoon transit drivers

Saskatoon Transit operators reported 130 "negative interactions" with passengers last year, well above the 76 recorded in 2019.

COVID-19 partly to blame for increase in assaults on Saskatoon transit drivers

Saskatoon transit drivers latest to call for vaccine priority

ATU Local 615 is the latest group to call for access to vaccines in the second phase of the province's mass immunization campaign.

Saskatoon transit drivers latest to call for vaccine priority

SASKATOON TRANSIT UNION LOCAL CALLS FOR PRIORITY VACCINE ACCESS FOR FRONTLINE TRANSIT WORKERS

President of Local 615 of the Amalgamated Transit Union, Darcy Pederson, is calling upon the Moe government to give priority vaccine access to transit workers as the government announced its next phase of vaccine rollouts last week.

SASKATOON TRANSIT UNION LOCAL CALLS FOR PRIORITY VACCINE ACCESS FOR FRONTLINE TRANSIT WORKERS

Council backs phasing in compartments to protect bus drivers

The drivers' union has long called for more protection for its members; 28 assaults on drivers were reported over the last three years.

Saskatoon city bus drivers are set to receive the protection from violent passengers their union has long been calling for.

Council backs phasing in compartments to protect bus drivers

Council backs phasing in compartments to protect bus drivers

The drivers' union has long called for more protection for its members; 28 assaults on drivers were reported over the last three years.

Saskatoon city bus drivers are set to receive the protection from violent passengers their union has long been calling for.

Council backs phasing in compartments to protect bus drivers

Transit drivers report spotty mask use, seek more enforcement

The union representing bus drivers says compliance with the mask rule is as low as 50 per cent on some routes.

Transit drivers report spotty mask use, seek more enforcement

Masks now mandatory on Saskatoon transit buses

Under the policy, city hall will concentrate on "educating and informing" the public while Saskatoon Transit staff will monitor and document compliance.

Masks now mandatory on Saskatoon transit buses

Council backs mandating masks on Saskatoon Transit buses, but rule not official until vote next week

Councillors also back continuing to recommend, but not requiring masks, at city-owned buildings

Saskatoon city councillors have preliminarily backed the idea of mandating masks for Saskatoon Transit riders starting on Sept. 1.

Council backs mandating masks on Saskatoon Transit buses, but rule not official until vote next week

Transit drivers, union frustrated with vinyl shields on city buses

Around a dozen drivers have refused to use them, arguing they obstruct the passenger-side mirror when installed on the city's New Flyer buses

Transit drivers, union frustrated with vinyl shields on city buses

Tran­sit driv­ers, union frus­trated with vinyl shields on city buses | Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Saskatoon Transit drivers are not happy with the plastic curtains installed to shield them from passengers, devices the head of their union says only work properly on some buses in the fleet.

Tran­sit driv­ers, union frus­trated with vinyl shields on city buses | Saskatoon StarPhoenix

Driver Safety As A Priority

ATU Local 615 President Darcy Pederson has been calling on Saskatoon Transit to retrotfit the City Of Saskatoon buses with protective plexiglass barriers. The call for the barriers continued throughout the Covid 19 Pandemic.

Driver Safety As A Priority