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News and articles about work, policy and workers' struggles in transport and distribution around the world.
CTA riders outraged by service cuts and fare increases, 15 Oct 2004
October 15 2004 -- Two hundred angry Chicago Transit Authority riders showed up to Roberto Clemente High School Thursday night for the first of four public hearings the CTA is holding this month, in light of their proposed service cuts and fare increases.
Fight or Walk: The Chicago transit fare strike
A very interesting history and analysis of attempts in Chicago to launch a fare strike against increases in fares.
Ireland bus fare-free day, 2003
Article about Irish bus workers organising a fare free day on 18 July 2003, in which they allowed passengers to travel for free in protest against privatisation of the services.
Vancouver Bus Riders Union report on fare strike, 2005
Report from Vancouver fare strike organised by the Bus Riders Union. Over 5,000 people participated.
Fight or Walk FAQ, 2004
Frequently asked questions about the campaign against bus fare hikes in Chicago.
Doomsday! Chicago fare strike leaflet, 2005
Detailed leaflet with information about resistance to fare hikes in Chicago buses.
They aren't just attacking transit leaflet, 2004
Leaflet of the Fight or Walk campaign against bus fare rises, from late 2004 or early 2005.
CTA - The facts leaflet, 2004
Leaflet from the Fight or Walk campaign agitating for resistance to bus fare rises in Chicago.
Report on London bus strike
Pickets have been out at the Metroline garages and depots since 4.00am this morning with early reports saying the strike has had solid support (TGWU press release).
Pickets have been out at the Metroline garages and depots since 4.00am this morning with early reports saying the strike has had solid support. Jim Buckley, T&G regional industrial organiser, said the mood was generally upbeat as drivers and engineers came out for the first strike on any London bus service for seven years.
London faces first bus strike for seven years
Frustration with a pay offer from London bus operator Metroline which is below the norm for the capital will mean the first bus strike in London for seven years when 2,500 drivers and engineers walk out tomorrow (Tuesday 14th November).
The Transport and General Workers Union today confirmed that last minute talks with Metroline bosses had failed to put more money on the table so the action affecting routes between north and central London will go ahead.
