Bus Seine : la rencontre qui retient son souffle

Bus Seine en France fait l'actualité ce jeudi. “Since the safety of Quebec’s schoolchildren is our top priority, we took the precautionary decision to shut down 1,200 school buses this Friday while carriers conduct the required inspections,” they said. “We have asked school service centers to take the necessary measures to limit the impact on student services.” (CityNews Montreal)

Les faits

• “Since the safety of Quebec’s schoolchildren is our top priority, we took the precautionary decision to shut down 1,200 school buses this Friday while carriers conduct the required inspections,” they said. “We have asked school service centers to take the necessary measures to limit the impact on student services.”
• Montreal’s public transit system is set for major disruption after the union representing the city’s bus drivers, métro operators and station staff announced three strike days.
• It marks the first such action in 38 years, the union says.
• About 1,200 Lion Electric school buses were being pulled off the province’s roads.
• Transco operates 416 of the 1,200 Lion Electric buses across Quebec.

L'essentiel

Montreal Gazette indique que Montreal’s public transit system is set for major disruption after the union representing the city’s bus drivers, métro operators and station staff announced three strike days. D'après Montreal Gazette, it marks the first such action in 38 years, the union says. Comme le souligne CityNews Montreal, About 1,200 Lion Electric school buses were being pulled off the province’s roads. Selon CityNews Montreal, Transco operates 416 of the 1,200 Lion Electric buses across Quebec.

Les chiffres

CityNews Montreal indique que they included fires on these types of buses in Ascot Corner, Quebec on November 26, 2024 and in Hunstville, Ontario on January 13, 2025. D'après CityNews Montreal, Transport Canada adds that, “as a precautionary measure, any school bus driver operating a LionC vehicle who notices a burning smell or signs of smoke should stop the vehicle in a safe location, immediately evacuate passengers, and, if safe, turn off both the high-voltage and 12-volt power supplies.” Comme le souligne Montreal Gazette, the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 1983, which represents the 4,500 Société de transport de Montréal (STM) employees, said on Wednesday members will walk off the job after talks with management failed. Selon Montreal Gazette, it marks the first such action in 38 years, the union said, and it comes as maintenance workers also prepare to walk out from Oct.

Ce qu'ils disent

“All diesel (non-electric) buses will continue to operate as usual and will transport EMSB students without interruption,” reads the post. (CityNews Montreal) “All Lion buses in our fleet have been inspected and will undergo a second round of inspections following the assessment request,” said Laurie Henner, Transco Area General Manager, Quebec. “We are currently awaiting a permanent resolution from Lion.” (CityNews Montreal) “Buses will return to service until a permanent solution is in place,” she added. “Lion diesel buses have also been removed from service.” (CityNews Montreal)

Le contexte

“We thank parents and school teams for their cooperation and will monitor the situation closely over the coming days,” they added. “No compromise will be made when it comes to safety on school buses.” (CityNews Montreal) Stm indique que Veuillez Communiquer avec la STM et fournir la référence suivante :. D'après CityNews Montreal, this comes after an electric school bus run by a private transport company caught fire on Tuesday morning near Jean-Talon Street and Victoria Avenue in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce. Comme le souligne CityNews Montreal, In a written statement to CityNews, they confirm that they are working with First Student (Transco), the school bus owner and operator, and Lion Electric to determine the exact cause of the fire.

Recherches associées

Les recherches associées qui dominent la conversation : Essonne : un bus tombe dans la Seine avec des passagers à bord, un conducteur en formation au volant • Essonne : un bus Keolis tombe dans la Seine avec des personnes à bord • Essonne : un bus tombe dans la Seine, quatre personnes secourues • Essonne : Un bus tombe dans la Seine à Juvisy-sur-Orge, une importante opération de secours en cours • Juvisy-sur-Orge : un bus tombe dans la Seine avec quatre passagers et son conducteur • Essonne : un bus tombe dans la Seine depuis un pont avec quatre personnes à bord.

À retenir

• It marks the first such action in 38 years, the union says.
• They included fires on these types of buses in Ascot Corner, Quebec on November 26, 2024 and in Hunstville, Ontario on January 13, 2025.
• This comes after an electric school bus run by a private transport company caught fire on Tuesday morning near Jean-Talon Street and Victoria Avenue in Côte-des-Neiges–Notre-Dame-de-Grâce.
• Recherches qui explosent : Essonne : un bus tombe dans la Seine avec des passagers à bord, un conducteur en formation au volant, Essonne : un bus Keolis tombe dans la Seine avec des personnes à bord, Essonne : un bus tombe dans la Seine, quatre personnes secourues, Essonne : Un bus tombe dans la Seine à Juvisy-sur-Orge, une importante opération de secours en cours.