Bus Drivers Cry Foul Over 'Union-Busting Tactic'

Bus drivers don't like StarTran's 'final offer,' but they're still on the job

"...As of this writing, Capital Metro's bus drivers and mechanics are still on the job, but..."

Sept. 19, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What's Different Between Teachers and Bus Drivers?

"...the ballot and the possible strike by Capital Metro drivers. The teacher pay raise has received vast support throughout..."

Oct. 31, 2008 Postmarks

Bus Drivers Want the Martinez Deal

Says they'll call off the strike today if StarTran will agree

"...of StarTran Inc., the contractor that employs Capital Metro's bus drivers and maintenance workers:..."

Nov. 4, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

Bus Drivers Back at the Table

No one's headed to the picket lines yet, as Cap Metro negotiators have agreed to return to negotiations with the bus drivers' union

"...Bus drivers' union Amalgamated Transit Union 1091 is set to..."

Aug. 29, 2008 News Feature by Justin Ward

The Bus Stops Here: Cap Metro

One-day strike ratchets up tensions between transit agency and union

"...rowdy union members stood farther down the block, urging drivers to honk their horns in support and jeering buses..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

AISD Bus Maintenance Stays in District, Keeping Jobs Local

Keeping the green machines green

"...Austin ISD committed in September to replace its entire bus fleet with electric buses by 2035, making it the..."

Oct. 28, 2022 News Feature by Madi Donham

On the Drunk Bus With Pineapple Tangaroa

The Austin body modifcation artist isn't playing around in his surprise new comedy

"..."Bear" Belmares, who – despite working at a competing business – took Tangaroa under his wing and taught him..."

May 21, 2021 Screens Feature by Kevin Curtin

How to ride the bus

No car = no worries.

"...mile from your car to your venue. Take the bus. The international folks seem to have no trouble with..."

March 14, 2007 SXSW Post by Belinda Acosta

Bus-Stop Shuffle

Better check out the new Cap Metro routes before you head out to your old bus stop

"...Throw out your old bus schedule: Capital Metro introduces its new timetable, along with..."

Aug. 22, 2008 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Bus Negotiations Headed for Collision

Strike could happen this week

"...which it threatened to do at the close of business Monday, Dec. 12...."

Dec. 23, 2005 News Feature by Wells Dunbar

Starting Wednesday, You Can Ride the Bus for Free

…but also, don’t ride the bus or train if you don’t have to

"...addition to previously announced strategies like rear entry on buses (to minimize contact with bus drivers) and ramped-up sanitizing..."

March 28, 2020 News Post by Kimberley Jones

Bus Driver Strike on Horizon

Bus drivers union ATU 1091 has rejected Cap Metro's contract and authorized a strike

"...On Wednesday, members of the Capital Metro bus drivers union – Amalgamated Transit Union 1091 – voted..."

Aug. 21, 2008 News Post by Justin Ward

The Party Bus Is Over

Did staffing company stiff SXSW shuttle drivers?

"...close of South by Southwest, and about 50 shuttle drivers – temporary employees who had signed up to ferry..."

April 8, 2011 News Feature by Michael Kanin

UT Bus Battle Turns Nasty

Shuttle drivers fired after taking part in student solidarity protest

"...An ongoing labor dispute between UT shuttle bus drivers and employer ATC/Vancom took a nasty turn on..."

April 16, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

New Bus Is a Bad Deal

"...Dear Editor, Capital Metro's new 801 bus is a more high-tech and 50% more expensive version..."

Feb. 3, 2014 Postmarks

Cap Metro Farms Out Four Bus Routes

In a cost-cutting move, Capital Metro switches four of its bus routes to cheaper contractors

"...During a three-day strike by many of its drivers last month, Capital Metro faced numerous accusations from Amalgamated..."

Dec. 12, 2008 News Feature by Lee Nichols

What, Me Ride the Bus?

"...my daily commute when I worked there. I used bus, rapid rail, and commuter rail. Currently, I perform most..."

Aug. 8, 2008 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Cap Metro Shifts Routes, Riles Drivers

Transit agency says budget crunch prompted changes

"...– one that will certainly fuel more charges of union-busting from its workers...."

July 10, 2009 News Feature by Lee Nichols

CapMetro Drivers Test Positive for COVID-19

Riders on affected routes ask to monitor for possible symptoms

"...is not being released, but CapMetro has identified which bus routes were driven by the affected operators within the..."

April 2, 2020 News Post by Mike Clark-Madison

Under the Bus: Next Stop at the ATU

A former employee has filed a lawsuit of racial and sexual discrimination against the transit union

"...1091 President Jay Wyatt, in mid-November, he said a drivers' and mechanics' strike was days away. "It definitely seems..."

Jan. 11, 2013 News Feature by Michael King

Strikers Cross Picket Line, Bus Routes Added

Can union hold it together?

"...work force up to 125. Because of the additional drivers, routes 2, 4 and 325 will be brought back..."

Nov. 5, 2008 News Post by Lee Nichols

A Battle on the Shuttle

For aggrieved UT drivers, the buck stops at Capital Metro

"...According to onetime UT Shuttle bus driver and former Amalgamated Transit Union Local 1549 President..."

May 21, 2004 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Ride

"...and assorted wannabes are packed off on a ramshackle bus to work on a Luther Campbell (2 Live Crew)..."

April 3, 1998 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

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Capital Metro Responds

"...are smarter than that. They've stood waiting at crowded bus stops and on crowded buses during rush hour while..."

Aug. 29, 1997 Column

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Yoga and Starbucks. Karaoke and republicans. Squirrel rifles and Al Gore. Together for the first time in this week's letters to the editor!

"...out in her letter of August 31, lateness in buses cannot be completely prevented. But lateness in buses is..."

Sept. 8, 2000 Column

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Open Records Good

"...Director, Texans for Public Justice Shuttle Drivers Need Break..."

Sept. 12, 1997 Column

Filling the Gap

In the wake of Uber and Lyft's exit, drivers and riders look for alternatives

"...Following their loss, Lyft texted drivers that "Austin's new rules prevent Lyft pickups/drop-offs within city..."

May 13, 2016 News Feature by Mac McCann

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First, the good news ...

"...planning the glorious celebration, how about running the regular buses all night? (One night per century is a start.)..."

Nov. 5, 1999 Column

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Housing, ACC, and Spooner.

"...harder to retain diversity, while driving out locally owned businesses and encouraging chains. This increases the likelihood of radically..."

Oct. 29, 1999 Column

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...Austin's institutional politics, Capital Metro threatened to fire any bus drivers who participate in additional strike action, following the..."

Sept. 30, 2005 News Feature

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