OC Transpo is moving forward with an 'ambitious' staff plan, but it has not released vacancy numbers, raising concerns among transit advocates and city councillors. The plan aims to address staffing shortages and improve service reliability, but without concrete data on current vacancies, critics argue it lacks transparency.
Plan Details and Reactions
The transit agency's new strategy focuses on recruitment and retention, including incentives for drivers and mechanics. However, the absence of vacancy figures makes it difficult to assess the plan's scope. Some city councillors have called for more detailed reporting before proceeding.
Transparency Concerns
Transit advocates emphasize that public trust requires openness about staffing levels. Without vacancy numbers, it is unclear whether the plan will adequately address chronic shortages that have led to service disruptions.
OC Transpo officials maintain that the plan is comprehensive and will be adjusted as needed, but they have not committed to releasing vacancy data in the near future.
