{
  "id": 9090417,
  "title": "Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote to accept new contract, says union",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-vote-to-accept-new-contract-says-union",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-22T05:18:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/09/22/metro-vancouver-bus-drivers-vote-to-accept-new-contract-says-union"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "VANCOUVER - The union representing Metro Vancouver bus drivers and other transit workers announced Monday that members voted to accept a new contract with the Coast Mountain Bus Company. The agreement, which includes an initial payment of $205.00 plus GST for the first year, is set to automatically renew at a higher rate of $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. The deal addresses concerns over running time, recovery time, and electronic service sheets. If either party fails to adhere to the terms outlined in a letter of understanding, a mediator will step in. The Coast Mountain Bus Company has stated that the contract will be officially ratified upon approval by its board.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Metro Vancouver bus drivers vote to accept new contract.",
    "Agreement includes initial payment of $205 plus GST.",
    "Contract set to renew automatically at $233 plus GST."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The new contract for Metro Vancouver bus drivers addresses key concerns over working conditions, setting a precedent for future labour agreements with the Coast Mountain Bus Company.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}