Executive Director, Keith Bellamy, Highlights the Safety Concerns for Transit Members

In the latest statement with CBC, Keith Bellamy said while issues of safety and illegal activity are not uncommon in Winnipeg's downtown core, there has been an increase in trouble inside bus shacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

"Certainly these are scary situations sometimes that they're walking into," said Keith Bellamy, who is with the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers.

Keith Bellamy is with the Winnipeg Association of Public Service Officers, a union representing about 75 Winnipeg Transit supervisors. (John Einarson/CBC)

Bellamy said while issues of safety and illegal activity are not uncommon in Winnipeg's downtown core, there has been an increase in trouble inside bus shacks since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

"There is some concern that with the restrictions on gatherings and openness of spaces and buildings related to the pandemic there is more activity happening in bus shelters than there has been in the past.

"Certainly that is a real concern for our members."