webfil Posted February 22, 2017 Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 38 minutes ago, eclair14 said: Update on the pressure tactics: After removing their run number from the front of the bus, most drivers don't logon into the Nomade real time system so no real time information is available to customers. With all the executives taking the bus to work, this tactic will end the conflict ASAP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted February 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2017 If that's true, they ought to have started in the dead of winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted February 23, 2017 Report Share Posted February 23, 2017 Strike watch continues with the RTC that has now filled formal complain to labour board due to driver not login into the real time system. They say it's against the collective agreement Details (en français ) http://www.journaldequebec.com/2017/02/23/le-rtc-depose-un-grief-patronal-contre-ses-chauffeurs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted February 26, 2017 Report Share Posted February 26, 2017 Strike Watch Breaking news: Strike vote was approved at 95.2% to use at union choice. Seems that a lot is still to settle Drive must give at least a 7 day warning before any strike action 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 1, 2017 Report Share Posted March 1, 2017 Strike watch Breaking news: The union has given advance notice to the RTC that they intend to begin unlimited strike on Monday March 13th at 4am Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anyfong Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 7 hours ago, eclair14 said: Strike watch Breaking news: The union has given advance notice to the RTC that they intend to begin unlimited strike on Monday March 13th at 4am First with the STO, and now this?? How much are they going to reduce service and when would this end? Did anyone rule the RTC not an essential service like the STO did? To me it is definitely an essential service and for those without a car the RTC is pretty much the only option. Whatever happens I hope this dispute can be resolved soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 20 minutes ago, anyfong said: First with the STO, and now this?? How much are they going to reduce service and when would this end? Did anyone rule the RTC not an essential service like the STO did? To me it is definitely an essential service and for those without a car the RTC is pretty much the only option. Whatever happens I hope this dispute can be resolved soon. RTC is under provincial regulation, so there will be essential service (probably morniing / evening peak service only monday to friday) In Strike watch update, Labeaume mayor hints that may be this futur conflict may be called from the top of the pyramid (read here CSN headquarters) En français http://www.lapresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/transports/201703/01/01-5074516-greve-du-rtc-lundi-prochain-labeaume-predit-une-revolte-des-citoyens.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfil Posted March 2, 2017 Report Share Posted March 2, 2017 Even with the Conseil des services essentiels decision, I remember during the 2004 strike having to hitch-hike many times to cégep because either the sole scheduled bus simply did not stop to pick me up because it was crammed full or it never showed up at all. I used the college plotter to make signs with some of my usual destinations, it worked pretty well. It took a couple of days before the full morning schedule was reintroduced. I remember that at the beginning, most express and PVA lines were cancelled, to the profit of local and metrobus lines. Overall, it did not went as badly as in Montréal in 2003 and 2007. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 3, 2017 Report Share Posted March 3, 2017 Strike watch update: News is that the main point of divergence is about the split shift max daily time. Currently, drivers work 7 and a half hours in a maximum of 12 hours amplitude (11 hours for those working night shifts). RTC want's to raise that limit (how much no body know) but the union don't agree (and they are right IMO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 After collecting the dust at the Metrobus center since January 2015, RTC has given three ecolobus to a local mechanic school so mechanics of tommorow will have a chance to train on electric technology. The other 5 are gonna be recycled since no body want them's (obvious !) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Demers Posted March 4, 2017 Report Share Posted March 4, 2017 2 hours ago, eclair14 said: After collecting the dust at the Metrobus center since January 2015, RTC has given three ecolobus to a local mechanic school so mechanics of tommorow will have a chance to train on electric technology. The other 5 are gonna be recycled since no body want them's (obvious !) Wasn't there an European country that wanted to buy them or did that deal fell through? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 5, 2017 Report Share Posted March 5, 2017 22 hours ago, Matt Demers said: Wasn't there an European country that wanted to buy them or did that deal fell through? Probably fell trough ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted March 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 7, 2017 On 2017-03-03 at 10:39 AM, eclair14 said: Strike watch update: News is that the main point of divergence is about the split shift max daily time. Currently, drivers work 7 and a half hours in a maximum of 12 hours amplitude (11 hours for those working night shifts). RTC want's to raise that limit (how much no body know) but the union don't agree (and they are right IMO) Don't be surprised if they want to raise it to 12.5 or 12.75 hrs (the latter is the maximum here at RTL). No wonder drivers snooze behind the wheel on break when they have to sacrifice their day for the company! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 17 minutes ago, SMS said: Don't be surprised if they want to raise it to 12.5 or 12.75 hrs (the latter is the maximum here at RTL). No wonder drivers snooze behind the wheel on break when they have to sacrifice their day for the company! Even worst, i heard number as high as 14 hours the RTC asked ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 8, 2017 Report Share Posted March 8, 2017 Strike watch update: This is the "essential" services that will be offer is the drivers go on strike Monday Morning at 4am On weekdays, service will be offered on all routes except the 100 series from 6:15 am to 9:15am (based on the last stop of the line) and from 3:00pm to 6:00pm, NO other service during the day EXCEPT for school routes during midday On week-ends, service will be offered on the same time table (6:15 to 9:15 am - 3:00 to 6:00 pm) but only on these selected routes 1, 3, 4, 11, 13, 16, 21, 25, 31, 32, 36, 37, 64, 74, 75, 84, 800, 801, 802, 804, 807 Also note that this stike DOES NOT affect para transit services Comments At least they will operated a near normal service during rush hour and should be able to serve a good part of their customers. But the week-end service is weird, most routes are OK to be on the list but they are low ridership routes like the 31,32,37 that could be replace with better routes, route 4 is close to Metrobus 800 so it could be drop, route 3 is also close to the 801. They are no Metrobus 803 service for those working at Galeries de la Capitale would only be able to relay on the 75 and 64 to go somewhere. Also this left many parts of the city with no essentials service like Ancienne-Lorette, north of Beauport, Boischatel, Cap-Rouge, Champigny, Saint-Augustin. edit: The RTC says that buses that will offer week-end limited services needed to pass near an hospital or a CLSC to be considered in the service. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 10, 2017 Report Share Posted March 10, 2017 Strike watch breaking news: Strike is avoided, the RTC and the union seems to have agreed on a principle argument. Drivers will vote on it Wednesday and Thursday next week. Nomade real time system will return to buses tommorow morning 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilianaUwU Posted March 13, 2017 Report Share Posted March 13, 2017 I hope I will be able to have full service while going back to Québec City this year. I could be very angry if I couldn't even go on the bus like I usually do when I'm there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 15, 2017 Report Share Posted March 15, 2017 Snowstorm has caused some issues in the Quebec City region - RTC has cancelled all services late last night due to blizzard conditions - STLevis has cancelled service Wednesday morning only returning to the road after 10am - Due to a major power outage at des Rocailles garage, many depatures were cancelled in advance this afternoon 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 17, 2017 Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Strike watch FINAL update : The driver have voted 85 + % in favour of the new work contract that extends until 2021. Drivers will keep their 12 hours amplitude and got retirement regime bonus. In exchange, RTC got the right to add more driver relieve point to the network. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted March 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2017 Typical! The old timers voted for their pensions whereas junior drivers get screwed over with crappy relief points for their work. Senior drivers almost always choose garage garage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted March 28, 2017 Report Share Posted March 28, 2017 RTC has unveiled their service change plan for 2017. Here are the highlights - The biggest change this year is the reorganization of service in the south of Beauport. Route 51 make a return in the RTC numbering scheme, this new route will travel from Terminus Beauport, then Mr. Gauthier, then up des Chutes hill, then serving the Villeneuve area (former route 53 area), a transfer at Cimenterie terminal then down a fast growing area in the former cement plan area to a terminal at the futur Ste-Anne park-n-ride. Route 53 will change, from terminus Beauport, it will travel on Ste-Anne all the way to Montmorency, then up St-Grégoire hill to des Français / de l'obiou, transfer at Cimenterie terminal, then back down on des Chutes to it's terminus at Montmorency waterfalls. There is also a new 253 eXpress bus route serving the cement plant area. This will bring much needed improvement in this area, with frequency no more then 60 minutes (was 90 minutes off peak on the 53) on both route. Patrons in Montmorency will also get a more reliable service in winter since in storms, bus cannot access sometime St-Grégoire hill. - Route 11 and 21 would merge to create a major east-west route. From the ferry, the bus will serve the old Quebec then Grande-Allée / Laurier all the way to Ste-Foy shopping area then to Pointe-Ste-Foy. What more surprising is the bus would convert to midibus operations in 2018 knowing that the 11 route is a 40 footer needed route. Making up for the reduced capacity, service would been increased on the 11. I'm not in favor of this merger as the 21 is a route often jam in traffic and frequently in detour, it could affect the punctuality of the whole line, they should keep those two routes separate. Route 1A and 111 would be abolished - Route 3 and 37 merger once again in the books, with some slights modifications from last year proposal (no more Old Quebec in rush hour, route change in St-Odile) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted April 3, 2017 Report Share Posted April 3, 2017 Two quick RTC news - New students at Garneau CÉGEP will get one month of free transit, a 300 000$ pilot project over 3 years - Maguire street business owner are not happy with the proposed change to route 11 since they would remove local service near their business. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eclair14 Posted April 21, 2017 Report Share Posted April 21, 2017 So let's say transit projects in the Quebec City area comes to a grinding halt this week. Tuesay Lévis mayor says it's city didn't not want anymore of the Bus Rapid Transit project. So with no partner to dance, the mayor of Quebec City has also scrapped today the BRT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMS Posted April 22, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 22, 2017 On 2017-04-20 at 11:31 PM, eclair14 said: So let's say transit projects in the Quebec City area comes to a grinding halt this week. Tuesay Lévis mayor says it's city didn't not want anymore of the Bus Rapid Transit project. So with no partner to dance, the mayor of Quebec City has also scrapped today the BRT. Québec City has always had a superficial interest in transit, forget about a tramway if BRT cannot even be justified. Meanwhile, what seems more interesting is new road construction (third link over the river) or expressway widening (A-73). Sad! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webfil Posted April 23, 2017 Report Share Posted April 23, 2017 20 hours ago, SMS said: Québec City has always had a superficial interest in transit, forget about a tramway if BRT cannot even be justified. Meanwhile, what seems more interesting is new road construction (third link over the river) or expressway widening (A-73). Sad! The city itself (planners, land development, etc.) has some interest. However, some radio stations are very well aware that 2017 is an electoral year : they put up a large trans-media campaign (most probably backed by their sponsors : car dealers, garages, transportation companies, etc.) to stop the project, and all of a sudden, the politicians lost all interest. Poof. Like magic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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