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TTC Driver Safety Update

Posted by Jerrold Litwinenko / June 22, 2006

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After an illegal strike that paralyzed the city on May 29th, the resignation of TTC general manager Rick Ducharme, and a lot of back-and-forthing, the TTC is in the news again today.

The TTC announced today that starting in October every bus and streetcar will be outfitted with a protective "safety shield" that will protect drivers from abusive passengers. The outfitting is expected to cost $1.5million and be completed by December of 2007. The installation of security cameras is also part of the plan to enhance driver safety and assist in the apprehension of passengers that assault drivers.

Hopefully this addresses and solves one of the main labour issues the TTC is facing. In other related news, the commission will vote next month on the removal of TTC chair Howard Moscoe.

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Sameer Vasta / June 23, 2006 at 09:42 am
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In many cities that I have visited, bus drivers have been behind a plexi-glass shield and have no contact with the passengers. Though it is a little sad that there is that disconnect between driver and passenger, it does provide an added layer of safety for all involved.
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jerrold / June 23, 2006 at 12:52 pm
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Interesting comparison of numbers:
Estimated cost to install shield = $1.5million
Estmated lost revenues due to the 1day illegal strike = $3million
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