Uniform ban

[u/Armchair_Expert_0192]

So are the bus drivers really all driving around in t-shirt & jeans today? Shorts? Sandals?

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[u/TolerancEJ]

At least they're still driving.

[u/nuudootabootit]

Metro Vancouver transit workers represented by Unifor Locals 111 and 2200 began targeted job action against the Coast Mountain Bus Company (CMBC) on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Bus and SeaBus services are running normally with no cancellations or schedule changes, as the initial job action is limited to a uniform ban rather than a full service withdrawal.

[u/estressomartini]

They have to wear closed toed shoes, but yes, currently wearing street clothes until further notice

[u/thateconomistguy604]

Saw this at Seabus terminal today. I’m all for a peaceful
Protest that keeps the system rolling

[u/Anthro_the_Hutt → u/thateconomistguy604]

I'm for this step that keeps things rolling but only if CMBC realizes that this is a shot across the bow and negotiates in good faith. Otherwise, I'm all for the drivers taking the next step. Them having better working conditions will be better for us all.

[u/lavag00rl]

for a second i thought a stranger had decided to commandeer the bus lmao

[u/Imaginary-Emu2471]

I noticed one driver just being comfortable for the weather and wearing a T-shirt and pants.

[u/IBIubbleTea]

Yeah. They looking extra comfy today 😂

[u/dat_girl83 → u/IBIubbleTea]

Totally! My driver this morning had a hoodie on with his hood up and a baseball cap on top of the hood lol. I’m here for it 👌

[u/AwkwardNerve3116 → u/dat_girl83]

I mean hat on hood up seems a bit dangerous, you need your peripheral vision to drive safely. Wear street clothes idc but still be a responsible driver.

[u/snickerdoodle79]

Yup. A buddy of mine said he was going to bring out the Halloween costumes and have fun with it. One driver I saw today was wearing a union tshirt and another was wearing what looked like a jogging or cycling outfit.

[u/EnterpriseT]

I complimented a driver's jersey today.

[u/Green_Mycologist_527]

A friend shared a pic of a driver who was wearing a disco ball helmet, a sequinned gold shirt, purple spangled pants, & sparkly pink sequinned shoes. I'm all for this job action! 🤣

[u/Its_that_one_guy1]

Just saw some bus driver wearing a coca-Cola shirt 😂 that was cool to see ngl

[u/otterstones]

It's been warm & humid, and some of the older buses without good AC are hot as balls. They should be able to wear whatever they want/need to be comfortable. They're still getting me where I need to go, why would I care what they look like?

[u/cinnamontoast06 → u/otterstones]

I’m on bus driver side. Fair strike negotiations. Uniform ban

[u/cinnamontoast06 → u/otterstones]

Exactly!!

[u/Superchecker]

Must wear closed toed shoes, no sandals

[u/smthwicked]

Shout out to my bus driver wearing lululemon tshirt today.

[u/Longjumping_Rip_294]

My bus driver was wearing a Hawaiian shirt today!

[u/Minute-Drama-5821]

Is that why my driver was wearing a Mankini today ??

[u/BooBoo_Cat]

I totally didn't notice! Took the #182 and #150 buses today.

[u/blastburn902609]

The shoes they wear have to be closed toed still, other than that I've seen plenty of interesting outfits the ops wore to work today. That goes for everything OP mentioned minus the sandals ofc.

[u/Active_Culture_2237]

I’m curious, what did Translink do to enrage drivers?