NS: Halifax Transit Union Asks for Snow Tires on City Buses

The union representing Halifax Transit drivers says snow tires are needed on the city's fleet of buses.

When the snow falls in Halifax, often some city buses don't travel their regular route. To avoid hills and problem areas, some routes divert to a snow plan.

Conventional buses in Halifax, like in many other cities, use so-called "aggressive" all season tires. Access-a-buses have winter tires.

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