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Report from second CTA Service Cuts Hearing, 20 Oct 2004

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 19 2006 11:45

October 20, 2004 -- As the Chicago Transit Authority Board threatens massive service cuts and fare increases, Chicagoans speak out.

CTA riders outraged by service cuts and fare increases, 15 Oct 2004

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 19 2006 11:43

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

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:57

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

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:49

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

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:45

Report from Vancouver fare strike organised by the Bus Riders Union. Over 5,000 people participated.

Fight or Walk FAQ, 2004

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:25

Frequently asked questions about the campaign against bus fare hikes in Chicago.

Doomsday! Chicago fare strike leaflet, 2005

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:19

Detailed leaflet with information about resistance to fare hikes in Chicago buses.

They aren't just attacking transit leaflet, 2004

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:17

Leaflet of the Fight or Walk campaign against bus fare rises, from late 2004 or early 2005.

CTA - The facts leaflet, 2004

Submitted by Steven. on Nov 18 2006 18:13

Leaflet from the Fight or Walk campaign agitating for resistance to bus fare rises in Chicago.

Report on London bus strike

Submitted by Jacques Roux on Nov 14 2006 23:53

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.