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Metro driver helping lost little girl in Fairmount

CINCINNATI —Surveillance video shows the moment a Metro bus driver f

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Cincinnati Bell: Maybe you should take our name off the streetcar

CINCINNATI - On the cusp

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Bus drivers are punched and spit on. What's being done to protect them?

Cincinnati bus driver Ron Bennett was just about to close the door when one last passenger climbed up the steps. It was shortly after 5:30 p.m.

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Cincinnati Metro passed on a 2018 levy. Here's what might happen next

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Access: Bus drivers avoid strike with new contract

Admin on Friday, November 30 2018 - 8:53pm

VIDEO: Passenger accused of attacking bus driver

Admin on Friday, June 29 2018 - 10:55am

CINCINNATI -- Police arrested a man who is accused of assaulting a Metro driver aboard a bus, and a dramatic video of the incident has been shared more than 1,000 times on Facebook.

Marcellus Thomas, 49, punched and shoved a 67-year-old bus driver at about 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to a police report. The driver told police that Thomas attacked him after a dispute over the fare.

The video shows the driver push Thomas out of the bus, but Thomas gets back inside before he could close the door. They wrestle while at least five passengers try to help the driver.

Cincinnati streetcar: 'You need one neck to choke,' top city official says, calling for fewer streetcar bosses

Admin on Tuesday, March 6 2018 - 8:59pm

'One neck to choke': City leaders looking for accountability with streetcar management

Admin on Tuesday, March 6 2018 - 8:44pm

CINCINNATI -- City leaders continued their search for answers Tuesday as problems continued to pile up with the streetcar, 18 months into the system's operation.

At the heart of the numerous issues facing the struggling transit system: too many cooks in the kitchen

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ATU International News Feed

Another banner year for the Local 508-Halifax, NS, Stuff-A-Bus campaign
Their volunteer members collected 15,725 kilos of toys and goods and over $14,500. There were 8 Santa-driven buses delivering toys, food and other donations to day care centers, schools and businesses. — Dec 10
Fairfax Connector strike illustrates widening rift over privatization of public services
A strike by hundreds of Fairfax Connector workers, impacting the commutes of an estimated 30,000 Northern Virginia bus riders, illustrates the growing fight over the privatization of public services. — Dec 6
Fairfax Connector strike enters second day
"It's time for Transdev to stop these unfair labor practices and give these workers the fair contract they deserve. Or maybe it’s time for Fairfax County to fire Transdev,” said ATU International President John Costa — Dec 6
Local 1764 Transdev Fairfax Connector workers go on strike
“We held off as long as we could, but Transdev made clear at negotiations today that they would rather see service disrupted than their unfair labor practices ended,” said ATU International President John Costa. — Dec 5
Subway fire ignites Toronto Local's concern over single-operator trains
Local 113 says TTC plans to eliminate subway guards presents a significant safety risk to commuters, as it represents “fewer trained workers on each train who can assist and direct riders to safety during emergencies.” — Dec 3

IP Hanley Op-ed: BART management needs to be held accountable