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Toronto police to increase visibility on TTC after recent violent incidents

Local 113-Toronto, ON, calls on the TTC to better protect our members and riders by immediately increasing the presence of special constables across the system and implementing other measures to improve safety. — Apr 22

Man who murdered HART bus driver sentenced to life in prison

Justin McGriff, found guilty of murder last month, made no statement at his sentencing Wednesday. — Apr 20

Recent RTA violence has riders asking for transit ambassadors

Cleveland Local calls for better protection for our members and riders amidst uptick in violence on the RTA. — Apr 20

Crime is rising on subways across the country, experts say

Since the start of the pandemic, the union has tracked at least 110 threats or violent attacks on transit workers. Costa expected the number of attacks to go down as the pandemic dragged on, but he said the union has been fielding more reports... — Apr 18

Derailment Avoided Thanks to Quick-Thinking Operators

Thanks to the keen eyes of operator DeSilva and her teamwork with operator Holloman-Slash, they prevented what could have been a major derailment. — Apr 15

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