Bus operators, supervisors and customer service employees have been exposed to more aggressive and violent incidents this spring. Every employee deserves to feel safe at work and Saskatoon Transit is actively taking measures to provide a safe environment for frontline employees and customers.
Saskatoon Transit works with the Saskatoon Police Service, Saskatoon Fire Department, Amalgamated Transit Union Local 615 and other community stakeholders to address transit bus and facility safety concerns, as a larger "One City" community safety strategy and is committed to the Saskatoon Transit frontline employee and customer safety plan. Watch for updates as initiatives are rolled out:
- July 23, 2024 - Saskatoon Transit employee videos deliver messages asking for respect and understanding from customers
- July 12, 2024 - Fire Community Support team launches with expanded staff and services
- June 13, 2024 - Saskatoon Transit frontline employee and customer safety initiatives
Watch these employee testimonials about their experience working in public transit and please give them the respect they deserve.
Stevie is a bus operator with Saskatoon Transit and his message for customers is: "If we can all work together, we can make Transit better and safer." Please be kind to Saskatoon Transit employees like Stevie, who want to get you there safely.
Manisha is a customer service representative with Saskatoon Transit and her message for customers is: "We treat you with kindness and respect and we just expect the same in return." Please be kind to Saskatoon Transit employees like Manisha, who want to get you there safely.
Noureddine is a Service Supervisor with Saskatoon Transit and his message for customers is: "Please be polite and be patient. We have a job to do and we are here for them, the operators and the service." Please be kind to Saskatoon Transit employees like Noureddine, who want to get you there safely.
David is a bus operator with Saskatoon Transit and his message for customers and other drivers is: "We're people too and we just want to get home safely at the end of the day." Please be kind to Saskatoon Transit employees like David, who want to get you there safely.