Winnipeg Transit is exploring options for new safety shields for its bus drivers, including extensions to existing partial shields or full compartment enclosures. This initiative comes after April 2025 saw the highest monthly number of safety incidents on buses since tracking began in 2020, and in response to ongoing concerns about violence, including the 2017 stabbing death of driver Jubal Fraser. The union representing drivers strongly advocates for full enclosures.
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Winnipeg Transit is exploring options for new safety shields for its bus drivers, including extensions to existing partial shields or full compartment enclosures. This initiative comes after April 2025 saw the highest monthly number of safety incidents on buses since tracking began in 2020, and in response to ongoing concerns about violence, including the 2017 stabbing death of driver Jubal Fraser. The union representing drivers strongly advocates for full enclosures.
Trending- 1 2017: Stabbing death of driver Jubal Fraser.
- 2 2020: Tracking of safety incidents on Winnipeg Transit buses began.
- 3 2024: City of Winnipeg budgeted $2.7 million for new shields.
- 4 April 2025: Highest monthly number of safety incidents (37) recorded since 2020.
- 5 Earlier this year (2025): Canada public transit fund announced by federal government.
- Potential installation of new safety equipment on buses
- Improved driver safety
- Significant financial investment by the city
- Ongoing debate between city and union on best solution
What: Winnipeg Transit is considering installing new safety shields (extensions or full enclosures) on buses to protect drivers.
When: Published 2025-06-05T23:30:34.107000+00:00. April 2025 saw the highest monthly number of safety incidents. Tracking began in 2020. Jubal Fraser's death was in 2017. City budgeted $2.7 million for 2024.
Where: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
Why: To increase safety for bus drivers and passengers due to rising concerns about violence and a record number of safety incidents.
How: The city has issued an expression of interest for shield options. The union is advocating for full enclosures. Funding is being sought, potentially from the Canada public transit fund.